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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“I respect the effort, but I think a lot of students were left unheard and hungry.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
But in today’s NBA, and across professional sports, such a small number for such an era-defining player is simply unheard of.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
She says that while they are niche in America, they're nearly unheard of in the Czech Republic.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
"It's almost unheard of to get small cell lung cancer without some type of inhalational injury," he adds.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
“This is not unheard of, but still, it’s very impressive. Now, Lucy will need to apply officially online.”
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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