Hidden Talents

noun a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds

adjective relating to a little-known competitor who unexpectedly wins or succeeds

• The dark horse in the election surprised everyone with a landslide victory.
• I never expected him to win, he was a real dark horse in the competition.
• That team is definitely the dark horse in the tournament, they could go all the way.
• She always seemed like a dark horse in the family, but she ended up being the most successful.

noun A precious stone made of pure carbon that is valued for its brilliance and beauty

preposition A small, unpolished, or uncut diamond that has the potential to become valuable once it is refined or polished

• The young artist was a diamond in the rough, with immense talent waiting to be polished and showcased.
• Yeah, he may seem a bit rough around the edges, but trust me, he's a diamond in the rough.
• She may not have the best grades, but she's a diamond in the rough when it comes to street smarts.
• The small town may not look like much now, but it's a diamond in the rough waiting to be discovered by tourists.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'uncelebrated' describes something that has not been celebrated or recognized.

• Despite his many contributions, the scientist remained uncelebrated in his field.
• She's an uncelebrated artist, but her work is truly amazing.
• That restaurant is totally uncelebrated, but the food is bomb.
• The unsung hero of the story was the uncelebrated sidekick who saved the day.