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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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
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“Unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheard. Accessed 13 Sep. 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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