unheard

adjective

un·​heard ˌən-ˈhərd How to pronounce unheard (audio)
1
a
: not perceived by the ear
b
: not given a hearing
2
archaic : unheard-of

Examples of unheard in a Sentence

Their cries for help were unheard.
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When fixable problems are unheard or go unaddressed, innovation is dragged down right along with employee satisfaction. Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 In the modern era, such late-night openings are almost unheard of, when fans can easily access the same material digitally in an instant. Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025 The ring laser measured all these effects directly and continuously over 250 days, delivering a level of accuracy previously unheard of for inertial sensors that operate independently of external signals. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025 Giving Generic, Robotic Responses The biggest mistake brands make online is offering generic, robotic responses that result in customers feeling unheard and undervalued. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unheard

Word History

First Known Use

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

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The first known use of unheard was in the 14th century

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“Unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheard. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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unheard

adjective
un·​heard ˌən-ˈhərd How to pronounce unheard (audio)
1
: not heard by the ear
2
: not given a hearing

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