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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Rana Ayyub, Washington Post, 28 May 2026
The most elite travelers can secure the Superior Deluxe Class, which offers two large picture windows - typically unheard of in vintage rail - and a cabin attendant who transforms the suite into a king-sized bedroom each evening.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
That’s a 120 percent output, largely unheard of in solar panel systems.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Players tend to take on longer lasting sources of energy, but reaching for a quickfire caffeine or sugar hit in times of need is not unheard of and the psychological impact of feeling energized can be just as important as any actual boost.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 18 May 2026
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“Unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheard. Accessed 3 Jun. 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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