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unheraldednot previously announced, recognized, or praised; receiving little or no attention despite being significant

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: not previously announced, recognized, or praised; receiving little or no attention despite being significant

Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈherəldɪd/

Korean meaning: 미리 알려지지 않은, 인정받지 못한; 중요함에도 불구하고 주목받지 못하는

Korean pronunciation: 언**헤**럴디드

Example Sentences

  • The unheralded janitor turned out to be a millionaire who donated anonymously to charity.
  • Many unheralded scientists work behind the scenes to advance medical research.
  • His unheralded arrival at the party surprised everyone, especially since he was supposed to be in another country.

unheralded

ADJECTIVE

//ʌnˈherəldɪd//

not previously announced, recognized, or praised; receiving little or no attention despite being significant

unheralded concept
💡 Concept

An unheralded janitor works quietly while others pass by unnoticing

unheralded rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

No herald needed for this emerald - unheralded treasures shine brightest!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ʌnˈherəldɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ʌnˈherəldɪd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootherald
Suffix--ed

Origin

From Middle English 'herald' meaning a royal messenger who announced important news, combined with the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not.' Originally, heralds were official announcers who proclaimed achievements and events.

🎵Rhyme

heraldemeraldgerald
herald
emerald
gerald

🔗Collocations

unheralded hero
unheralded genius
unheralded achievement
remain unheralded
unheralded arrival
unheralded breakthrough

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The unheralded janitor turned out to be a millionaire who donated anonymously to charity.

Many unheralded scientists work behind the scenes to advance medical research.

😄 Fun example

His unheralded arrival at the party surprised everyone, especially since he was supposed to be in another country.

The unheralded teacher's innovative methods revolutionized how students learned mathematics.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

unknownunrecognizedoverlookedunnoticedunsung

Antonyms

celebratedacclaimedrenowned

Related

heraldannounceproclaimpublicizerecognition

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