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Synonyms for unsung

Most common

unknown un-noticed nameless unhonored US omitted

Synonyms by meaning

Adjective

1. Obscure — which has not been lauded or appreciated

obscure, unknown, un-noticed, nameless, unhonored US, unhonoured UK, unnoted, unrenowned, unglorified, unreputed, nonfamous, unfamous, inglorious dated, renownless dated

2. Unappreciated

unappreciated, unvalued

Other

omitted

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Which has not been lauded or appreciated.

    The backstage crew of the movie were the unsung heroes.

  2. adj. 2

    Not sung.

    The third hymn remained unsung.

Example sentences

  • unknown Sami accidentally answered an unknown number call.
  • nameless These words were spoken by someone who shall be nameless.
  • omitted You've omitted the preposition in this sentence.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
unsungrising
unknownsteady
namelessrising
unhonoredfalling
omittedfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters
unknown2, obscure2, omitted3, unnoted
8 letters
nameless2, unvalued, unfamous
9 letters
unhonored, unreputed, nonfamous
10 letters
inglorious4, unhonoured, unrenowned, renownless
11 letters
unglorified
13 letters
unappreciated6

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (unknown2 = 2 syllables).