unspoken
adjective
un·spo·ken
ˌən-ˈspō-kən 
: not spoken : expressed or understood without being directly stated
an unspoken agreement/assumption
an unspoken rule
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Examples of unspoken in a Sentence
an unspoken promise to remain faithful to one another
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Like that — snaps fingers — the room settled into an unspoken agreement.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Tony was the unspoken leader of the band, and the musical genius.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 17 June 2026
Obviously, there’s so much unspoken love and respect for each other that just isn’t being said.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2026
An unspoken expectation to look like counterparts in their 20s and 30s demands a massive investment in expensive med spas, cosmetics to cover gray roots, and professional attire and dry cleaning that cost more today than ever before.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Tony was the unspoken leader of the band, and the musical genius.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 17 June 2026
Obviously, there’s so much unspoken love and respect for each other that just isn’t being said.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2026
An unspoken expectation to look like counterparts in their 20s and 30s demands a massive investment in expensive med spas, cosmetics to cover gray roots, and professional attire and dry cleaning that cost more today than ever before.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
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“Unspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unspoken. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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