unspoken

[uhn-spoh-kuhn]

adjective

1. implied or understood without being spoken or uttered.

2. not addressed (usually followed byto ).

3. not talking; silent.

unspoken

/ ʌnˈspəʊkən /

adjective

1. understood without needing to be spoken; tacit

2. not uttered aloud

Word History and Origins

Origin of unspoken¹

First recorded in 1325–75, unspoken is from the Middle English word unspokyn. See un- ¹, spoken

Example Sentences

In “Saving Grace,” Plant is still learning the band’s unspoken musical language.

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Her eyes met those of Mrs. Apple, whose face shone with unspoken encouragement.

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If Alexander had a complaint, it remained unspoken, but that was because he had so far refused to get out of bed.

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Even back then I asked questions that most people didn’t ask, and stepped over the unspoken lines that most girls and Colored people dared not cross.

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Marina Freixa always knew there was something dark and unspoken about her family.

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Related Words

• implicit 
• implied 
• tacit