unspoken
adjective
un·spo·ken
ˌən-ˈspō-kən 
: not spoken : expressed or understood without being directly stated
an unspoken agreement/assumption
an unspoken rule
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Examples of unspoken in a Sentence
an unspoken promise to remain faithful to one another
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Growing up amidst the unspoken legacy of all these women—past and present—I've wondered about them since childhood.
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
As the Moon moves into Cancer, your focus shifts to one on one dynamics, and unspoken expectations can surface quickly.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Here’s what travel advisors and theme park experts say about the unspoken rules every guest should know.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
But many observant passengers often watch cabin crew throughout the flight for unspoken safety cues, too.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
As the Moon moves into Cancer, your focus shifts to one on one dynamics, and unspoken expectations can surface quickly.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Here’s what travel advisors and theme park experts say about the unspoken rules every guest should know.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
But many observant passengers often watch cabin crew throughout the flight for unspoken safety cues, too.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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 28 Apr. 2026.
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