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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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
After an extensive search, the NFSA discovered about 90 minutes of unheard Bonham interviews from Australian radio station Sydney 2SM circa 1971.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The nature of the donations, The Star found, was largely unheard of in Missouri politics and raised questions from legal experts who pointed to the fact that federal law bans churches and other charities from engaging in political activity.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
And while wolf attacks on people are almost unheard of, many in those counties are worried about potential risks to children and pets as the wild predators wander ever closer to houses and show signs of becoming accustomed to humans.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheard. Accessed 4 May. 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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