unheard-of

adjective

ˌən-ˈhərd-ˌəv How to pronounce unheard-of (audio)
Definition of unheard-ofnext
as in unprecedented
not known or experienced before houses selling at unheard-of prices

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Recent Examples of unheard-of The darling of the screen charmed audiences around the globe, but had a tough time making love and romance work with her unheard-of level of stardom. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 The damage forced an almost unheard-of response from the grain trade itself. — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Fetterman and McCormick even launched a joint fundraising committee, practically unheard-of for senators from different parties. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 31 July 2026 But now the Carlssons and Celebrinis can make more than that on a four or five-year deal, guaranteeing generational wealth while also setting themselves up for as-yet-unheard-of third contracts at just 26. — James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unheard-of
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unheard-of
  1. unprecedented
  2. novel
  3. strange
  4. unfamiliar
  5. new
Adjective
  • What’s going to move the shopping needle for accessories for spring 2027 will most likely be driven by unprecedented colors.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The base level of availability expected of people who work is unprecedented.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of unprecedented
Adjective
  • Massive novel diversity Resting up to 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) deep in the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii, the Clarion-Clipperton Zone is strewn with millions of potato-sized metallic rocks.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The critics already called the novel postcolonial and feminist.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of novel
Adjective
  • The small army at Kostabi World turned out images of featureless characters moving through strange, otherworldly scenes, caught between intimacy, alienation, and the discomfort of contemporary life.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The first bit of growth might be especially strange-looking, says Sutcliffe.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of strange
Adjective
  • Korean writer-director Han Jun-hee talked strategies for getting audiences to respond to risky or unfamiliar material in a masterclass at Netflix’s Creative Asia day at Busan International Film Festival.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Feeling her way through unfamiliar worlds has been something of a lifelong predicament and opportunity for Choi.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of unfamiliar
Adjective
  • Therefore, additional heavy rain may quickly create new areas of flooding and cause previous areas of flooding to redevelop.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Ukrainian defense tech Buntar Aerospace has raised $16 million in a new financing round to expand production, develop its autonomous systems and enter new markets.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of new

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“Unheard-of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unheard-of. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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