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unheralded


Meanings
  • adjective

    Not announced or publicized beforehand; unexpected.

    - "The unheralded guest arrived unexpectedly."
    - "The unheralded victory was a surprise to everyone."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75857582"
  2. /ʌnˈhɛɹəldɪd/



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Rhymes
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unprepared , unarranged , unplanned
Variants
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unheralded
Etymology
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From the Old English word 'heraldian', meaning 'to proclaim, announce, or make known'. The prefix 'un-' negates the meaning.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'unheralded' is often used in sports to describe an athlete who performs exceptionally well without prior recognition.

  2. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Boo Radley is described as an 'unheralded hero' for his acts of kindness towards the children in the neighborhood.


Related Concepts
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  1. surprise: An event that is unexpected and often pleasantly surprising.

  2. unexpected: Not foreseen or anticipated; surprising.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'unheralded' is often used to describe unexpected events or characters. In music, an 'unheralded classic' is a piece that gains popularity late in its composer's career or long after its creation.

How to Memorize "unheralded"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a scene where an unheralded event occurs, such as a surprise party or a sudden downpour.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'unheralded' with the idea of a surprise or an unexpected event.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'unheralded': 'U is for unexpected, N is for not announced, H is for hidden, E is for exciting, R is for remarkable, A is for astounding, L is for lovely, D is for delightful, E is for enchanting.'


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