noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
uncrowned; without rank; titleless
Describes a person who holds no official title, rank, or crown; often used in historical or metaphorical contexts.
He is called the uncrowned king.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
having no championship wins; receiving no major awards
Specifically used in sports or competitions to describe someone who has never won a championship or major award despite their career.
無冠のまま引退した名選手も多い。
Many great players have retired without ever winning a title.
He was called the uncrowned king, but in the end he never won a championship.
zero article; having no article
Compound of 無 (mu, 'without') and 冠 (kan, 'crown' or 'title'). The figurative use for sports championships is a natural extension of the literal meaning.