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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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Previously unheard, these form a narrative thread throughout the doc, as the sports star reflects on his life.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
He was promoted as the employment litigation section's acting deputy chief by December, a timeframe that former division lawyers say is unheard of — especially for someone without a background in civil rights litigation.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
As oversized all-inclusive resorts began to rise from the sands of Cancun and Playa del Carmen up and down the Riviera Maya, the tiny town of Tulum was still almost unheard of, its bare beaches bordered by dense jungle that hid untouched ruins and cenotes brimming with still, turquoise waters.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheard. Accessed 21 Mar. 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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