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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Editorial, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
His Portuguese-immigrant father, Miguel, moved to the gorge in 1984, when tourism in the area was practically unheard of.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
The experience left her feeling exposed and unheard.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 2 July 2025
Gunfire at sporting celebrations is hardly unheard of.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 June 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 16 Jul. 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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