1
a
: not perceived by the ear
b
: not given a hearing
2
archaic
: unheard-of
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Their cries for help were unheard.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
With so many opportunities for germs to spread, contracting a foodborne illness from eating at a restaurant is not unheard of.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Crimes like this are unheard of in Grand Blanc, a city surrounded by a larger township with the same name.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Special teams coordinator Tracy Smith pointed out that Dallas can both return and cover kicks, which is fairly unusual in the NFL but not unheard of.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheard. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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unheard
adjective
un·heard
ˌən-ˈhərd 
1
: not heard by the ear
2
: not given a hearing
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