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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Eileen Finan, People.com, 22 July 2025
The central cast — Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, Charlie Day, Rob Mac, Danny DeVito, and Mary Elizabeth Ellis — has more or less remained intact for 17 seasons, which is practically unheard of in television.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 21 July 2025
It may be considered an unconventional – but not unheard of – arrangement for most players, but Westwood never had a second thought about his choice on the bag for his 90th major appearance.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
And as a black family in the 80s in Detroit, home schooling was unheard of.
—Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
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“Unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheard. Accessed 1 Aug. 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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