Unsung

usgb/ˌʌnˈsʌŋ/
adjective

Not widely recognized or praised for achievements.

He is an unsung hero in the science world.
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Often appears as...

  • unsung hero
  • unsung star
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The inventor of the paperclip is an unsung genius.
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