unheard

adjective

un·​heard ˌən-ˈhərd How to pronounce unheard (audio)
1
a
: not perceived by the ear
b
: not given a hearing
2
archaic : unheard-of

Examples of unheard in a Sentence

Their cries for help were unheard.
Recent Examples on the Web The sight is enough to stop two passing vehicles in their tracks, a reaction which isn't surprising given that decades ago such an occurrence would have been unheard of. Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024 In today’s world, less than 5% of kids who go into their senior year without an offer get one, and to get one based on performance is unheard of. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2024 That in itself is unheard of, but what most people don't understand is each winery contributed almost four cases of wine to the event. Brian Freedman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 While spikes around now aren’t unheard of, the average for the date is about 75 grains. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024 Bob Osborn, the club’s president, offered condolences to the families and said the violence was unheard of. Sharif Paget, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024 Changes in leadership structure are not unheard of for public health care districts such as Palomar. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024 The black and white seabirds with the bright orange beaks are almost unheard of anywhere in the Southeast, but at least four puffins have been seen along Florida's east coast beaches since Feb. 8, shocking bird rescuers and others. USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024 So, summer-like days in February are not unheard of in these parts. David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of unheard was in the 14th century

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“Unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheard. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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unheard

adjective
un·​heard ˌən-ˈhərd How to pronounce unheard (audio)
1
: not heard by the ear
2
: not given a hearing

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