unspoken
adjective
un·spo·ken
ˌən-ˈspō-kən 
: not spoken : expressed or understood without being directly stated
an unspoken agreement/assumption
an unspoken rule
Phrases
unspoken to
: not spoken to
… she had sat the whole evening through in the same chair without occupation, not speaking, and unspoken to.—
Anthony Trollope
Anthony TrollopeExamples of unspoken in a Sentence
an unspoken promise to remain faithful to one another
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A couple of blow downs gave unspoken evidence that no one, at least in a vehicle, had passed this way for a long time.
—Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
Her journey echoes a truth for many that’s left unspoken.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
From learning how to order a pint to the unspoken rules of sharing your snacks, Britain’s pub culture is full of charming traditions and surprising customs.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Shared resources, intimate interactions, and unspoken bonds intensify.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
Her journey echoes a truth for many that’s left unspoken.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
From learning how to order a pint to the unspoken rules of sharing your snacks, Britain’s pub culture is full of charming traditions and surprising customs.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Shared resources, intimate interactions, and unspoken bonds intensify.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unspoken
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“Unspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unspoken. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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