Synonyms of unwritten

unwritten

adjective

ˌən-ˈri-tᵊn 

as in oral

made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing

an unwritten contract may not be enforceable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oral
• verbal
• spoken
• verbalized
• nuncupative
• word-of-mouth
• implicit
• viva voce
• informal
• consensual
• articulated
• said
• told
• voiced
• sounded
• stated
• pronounced
• given

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• written
• explicit
• formal
• paper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unwritten

Even devices with years-old tech inside are still apparently subject to that unwritten rule. — ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

Matsunori There’s an unwritten rule that restaurants in Fenway like to keep things moving—patrons in this part of town often have Red Sox games or concerts at MGM Music Hall to catch. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

Such a challenge almost never leads to a penalty in the Premier League, where the unwritten rule is that the attacker simply needs to be stronger. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Despite the rainy day, all three were clad in brown suede fall-ready shoes to complete their formal ensembles, and the familial coordination drew attention to the unwritten dress code of the British monarchy. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026