Definition of unheard
1a : not perceived by the earb : not given a hearing
2 archaic : unheard-of
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Their cries for help were unheard.
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What used to be unheard of is common now to police, emergency medical personnel and social workers.
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That’s almost unheard of, especially with heavy metals.
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Four hit batsmen isn’t unheard of at this point in the season —
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Wilcox's sketch sped from digital model to ridable prop in just three months – an unheard-of production cycle.
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14th Century
First Known Use of unheard
14th century
UNHEARD Defined for English Language Learners
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: not given attention
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: not heard or listened to
UNHEARD Defined for Kids
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: not heard I followed as softly as I could, and coming unheard into the kitchen, stood and watched him. — Robert Louis Stevenson, Kidnapped
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