unspoken

adjective

un·​spo·​ken ˌən-ˈspō-kən 

: not spoken : expressed or understood without being directly stated

an unspoken agreement/assumption

an unspoken rule

see also:

unspoken to

Synonyms of unspoken

• tacit
• implied
• implicit

Examples of unspoken in a Sentence

an unspoken promise to remain faithful to one another

Recent Examples on the Web

Over the course of eight episodes, the families are left to grapple with the largely unspoken tension between white settlers and Osage citizens, leading to difficult conversations about land rights. — Max Gao, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

By addressing the often-unspoken need for belonging, these founders are not only solving a widespread societal problem but also tapping into a significant and growing market. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Things get complicated when there are unspoken expectations attached, Sagittarius. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

No more booze, cigarettes, or caffeine, runs my unspoken prescription. — Horatio Clare, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing unspoken

• unspoken to
• unwritten/unspoken rule

Rhymes for unspoken

• awoken
• betoken
• heartbroken
• outspoken
• unbroken
• broken
• oaken
• spoken
• token
• woken