Idiom idiom
unsung hero
Meaning
One who accomplishes great deeds but receives little or no recognition for them.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“The quiet cleaner is an unsung hero at our office.”
“She worked late every night to finish the project, making her the true unsung hero of the team.”
“While the lead actors received all the applause, the stagehands remained the unsung heroes who ensured the production ran perfectly.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026