Unsung

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsʌŋ/

Definitions of unsung

adjective not celebrated or praised; not famous or acclaimed

Example Sentences

A1 The unsung hero quietly helped his neighbors without seeking recognition.

A2 The unsung singer finally got her moment in the spotlight.

B1 The unsung contributions of the volunteers were crucial to the success of the event.

B2 The unsung artist's work was finally discovered and appreciated by art collectors.

C1 The unsung sacrifices of the soldiers were finally acknowledged in a memorial ceremony.

C2 The unsung talents of the young actress were recognized by the prestigious award she received.

Examples of unsung in a Sentence

formal Many unsung heroes played a crucial role in the success of the project.

informal The unsung workers behind the scenes deserve more recognition.

slang Let's give a shoutout to all the unsung MVPs of the team.

figurative The unsung melody of the forgotten song lingered in the air.

Grammatical Forms of unsung

• past tense: unsung
• plural: unsungs
• comparative: more unsung
• superlative: most unsung
• present tense: unsung
• future tense: will unsung
• perfect tense: have unsung
• continuous tense: is unsung
• singular: unsung
• positive degree: unsung
• infinitive: to unsung
• gerund: unsung
• participle: unsung

Origin and Evolution of unsung

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsung' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'sing'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century, 'unsung' referred to something that had not been sung about or praised. Over time, its meaning expanded to include anything that has not received recognition or acclaim.