UNFAMOUS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

unfamous

adjective

ˌən-ˈfā-məs

Definition of unfamous

as in unknown

not widely known the influenza epidemic of 1918 was eminently egalitarian: it struck down the famous and the unfamous with equal fervor

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Recent Examples of unfamous Both help make the case that unfamous people, in all their honesty and complexity, are as worthy of our attention as celebrities. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 Early in his career, Tillmans began shooting for the British street style magazine i-D, creating portraits of the famous and unfamous, while also documenting club life and gay culture. — Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 Many famous parents have followed suit to protect the faces of their unfamous offspring. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025 Of course, many other singers famous and unfamous have struggled with the anthem’s vast dynamics, dizzying melodies and inherent pressure involved with performing the piece. — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 25 Feb. 2021 But don't forget that your unfamous neighbor is struggling too. — Jessica A. Gold, SELF, 3 Aug. 2018

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Portioned cups of sauces, dressings have some sort of liquid sitting on the lids from an unknown source.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
At least seven Jews are among the 17,000 missing Lebanese people whose fate remains unknown decades after the 15-year war ended, according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of unknown

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What came next would eventually turn an obscure Medicaid settlement into a criminal investigation.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
There was very little original local production, and people were finding their favourite TV shows through obscure corners of the web.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

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