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.
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It was privately commissioned, custom-made for a client — something almost unheard of for Rolex. Chris Dilella, CNBC, 10 May 2025 The case is going to trial at a nearly unheard of speed. Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025 Arden called that virtually unheard of in his 40 years of examining dead bodies and said Marcus told him in a conversation that the possibility was remote. CBS News, 8 May 2025 Despite opening on the same weekend, Barbie dazzled with a $162 million debut, while Nolan’s movie took in $82.4 million, a virtually unheard of number for an adult biographical drama. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unheard

Word History

First Known Use

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

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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 24 May. 2025.

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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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