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

In the unwritten rules of baseball, bunting while a pitcher is throwing a perfect game is very much frowned upon. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

As in much of Europe, tourism is a sensitive subject, so knowing the unwritten rules (and even a bit of the local language, Euskera) will help avoid misunderstandings and unlock the city’s joyful, trademark love of the table. — Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

The unwritten rule may not appear in Metro's official rider guidelines, but the transit agency has found another way to get the message across. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Your senior hires need a circle that includes a sponsor from senior leadership, a peer who can help explain unwritten norms, an operational navigator to remove administrative obstacles. — Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026