unwritten
adjective
un·writ·ten
ˌən-ˈri-tᵊn 
1
: not expressed in writing : oral, traditional
an unwritten rule
2
: containing no writing : blank
Examples of unwritten in a Sentence
They had an unwritten agreement.
an unwritten contract may not be enforceable
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Is there an unwritten rule about being a bland professional and not showing any personality?
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
At this point, Grant thinks proficiency with AI tools is an unwritten expectation of many employers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025
The future is unwritten, to quote Joe Strummer.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Unwritten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwritten. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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unwritten
adjective
un·writ·ten
ˌən-ˈrit-ᵊn
ˈən-
1
: not put in writing : oral, traditional
an unwritten law
2
: containing no writing : blank
unwritten pages
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