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UNSUNG
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unsung mean?
• UNSUNG (adjective)
The adjective UNSUNG has 2 senses:
1. not famous or acclaimed
2. having value that is not acknowledged
Familiarity information: UNSUNG used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not famous or acclaimed
Synonyms:
Context example:
unsung heroes of the war
Similar:
inglorious (not bringing honor and glory)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having value that is not acknowledged
Synonyms:
unappreciated; unsung; unvalued
Similar:
unacknowledged (not recognized or admitted)
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