go unheard
idiom
: to be ignored
The students' concerns went unheard by the school's administration.
Examples of go unheard in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Cite this Entry
“Go unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20unheard. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share