unheard

adjective

un·​heard ˌən-ˈhərd 

1

a

: not perceived by the ear

b

: not given a hearing

2

archaic : unheard-of

Example Sentences

Their cries for help were unheard.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing unheard

• go unheard
• unheard-of

• go unheard
• unheard-of

Kids Definition

unheard

adjective

un·​heard ˌən-ˈhərd 

1

: not heard by the ear

2

: not given a hearing