1
a
: not perceived by the ear
Their cries for help were unheard.
b
: not given attention
The students' concerns went unheard [=were ignored] by the administration.
2
archaic
: unheard-of
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Their cries for help were unheard.
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Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Such a large storm is unusual, Dorst said, but not unheard of in modern times.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
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may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
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“Unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheard. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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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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