go unheard

idiom

: to be ignored
The students' concerns went unheard by the school's administration.

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Fast decisions become the norm, while simple team needs go unheard. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 The signs in Iran are ominous—and the pleas from Iranian Jewish elders may now go unheard. Roya Hakakian, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025 From the bustling city streets of urban centers to the quiet charm of rural communities, the tour will amplify voices that might otherwise go unheard, showcasing everything from beloved local traditions to the challenges and triumphs that shape each town’s identity. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 3 May 2025 Still, the voices of disabled parents—who number in the millions across the United States—far too frequently go unheard. Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for go unheard

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“Go unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20unheard. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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