unheard
Americanadjective
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not heard; not perceived by the ear.
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not given a hearing or audience.
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Archaic. unheard-of.
adjective
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not heard; not perceived by the ear
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not listened to or granted a hearing
his warning went unheard
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archaic unheard-of
Etymology
Origin of unheard
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English unherd. See un- 1, heard ( def. )
Example Sentences
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With archival photographs, film and newspapers, it spotlights voices from the movement and unheard historical narratives.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
These two movies’ lifecycles overlapping is a rare coincidence, but not entirely unheard of.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
"They were comprehensive and dominant in pretty much every area of the game. Fifty points against France is unheard of – they were brutal."
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
Public protests against the Kremlin are virtually unheard of.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
And the bluebells beside us unnoticed, and the pigeons overhead unheard.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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