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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While it is not unheard of, it is rare for a Fed chair to remain on as a member of the board after their term as chief expires.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
These two movies’ lifecycles overlapping is a rare coincidence, but not entirely unheard of.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
"It is incredible to say this, but Dupont had a quiet game in round four. For him that is unheard of," Warburton said.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
Without her devotion and interpretive intuition, the voice inside the immobilized body would have gone unheard.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Such terse responses to Mommy were unheard of.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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