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

As with traveling to any country outside of your own, there are a few unwritten rules for visiting Paris with which savvy tourists should get familiar. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026

Anedda’s capacity to turn perspectives around by narrating unwritten angles in the same story is her most characteristic gift. — Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

Karmelo Anthony’s bid to overturn his murder conviction returns to court in McKinney, Texas, Friday after his former lawyer testified that a dispute over an unwritten agreement helped keep Anthony from taking the stand. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

For all but three, the film was their feature debut, although that didn’t stop them from immediately breaking the unwritten rules of directing. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026