unheralded

/ʌnˈhɛrəldɪd/
adjective
  1. Not previously announced or expected; happening without warning.
    • The singer made an unheralded appearance at the small club.
    • His unheralded arrival surprised even his closest friends.
    • An unheralded storm swept through the town, catching everyone off guard.
  2. Not praised or recognized for achievements; unnoticed or unsung.
    • She was an unheralded hero of the civil rights movement.
    • The artist remained unheralded during her lifetime, but her work later became famous.
    • Many unheralded volunteers worked tirelessly behind the scenes.
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