unspoken

[ uhn-spoh-kuh n ]

/ ʌnˈspoʊ kən /

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adjective

implied or understood without being spoken or uttered.

not addressed (usually followed by to).

not talking; silent.

Words nearby unspoken

unspecified, unspectacular, unspent, unsphere, unspoiled, unspoken, unsporting, unsportsmanlike, unspotted, unstable, unstable angina

Origin of unspoken

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

Definition for unspoken (2 of 2)

unspeak

[ uhn-speek ]

/ ʌnˈspik /

verb (used with object), un·spoke, un·spo·ken, un·speak·ing. Obsolete.

to recant; unsay.

Origin of unspeak

First recorded in 1595–1605; un-² + speak

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Examples from the Web for unspoken

The unspoken question from his son and the thousands of other kids was, “Could it happen to you?”
Choking Back Tears, Thousands of Cops Honor Fallen Officer Ramos|Michael Daly|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The unspoken controversy surrounding Hall lies in that he is challenging the status quo, which is cherished in Texas.
The University of Texas’s Machiavellian War on Its Regent|David Davis|October 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She refused to participate in political bribery, which is the unspoken prerequisite backbone of this world.
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Flagrant anti-Semitism fell out of favor and was replaced by a closeted, unspoken bigotry.
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Every Woody Allen review begins with an unspoken disclaimer.
He’s Still Older, Even in the Moonlight: Woody Allen’s May-December Romances Inspire Scrutiny|Teo Bugbee|July 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Marriage coffer," said Potts, answering my unspoken question.
The Virgin of the Sun|H. R. Haggard
And Astro, with his native talent for mechanics, soon became the unspoken leader of the crew.
The Space Pioneers|Carey Rockwell
The doctor had insisted on that; but the unspoken joy of the little face on the pillow made happiness in every heart.
The Little Colonel's House Party|Annie Fellows Johnston
Mr. Scruby went on with his paper, by no means regarding either the wound or the unspoken curses.
Can You Forgive Her?|Anthony Trollope
He now evinced an unspoken desire to stop, but Grief passed the deck to be cut.
A Son Of The Sun|Jack London

British Dictionary definitions for unspoken (1 of 2)

unspoken

/ (ʌnˈspəʊkən) /

adjective

understood without needing to be spoken; tacit

not uttered aloud

British Dictionary definitions for unspoken (2 of 2)

unspeak

/ (ʌnˈspiːk) /

verb -speaks, -speaking, -spoke or -spoken

an obsolete word for unsay

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unspoken

adjective

Words related to unspoken

Words nearby unspoken

Origin of unspoken

Definition for unspoken (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), un·spoke, un·spo·ken, un·speak·ing. Obsolete.

Origin of unspeak

Examples from the Web for unspoken

British Dictionary definitions for unspoken (1 of 2)

adjective

British Dictionary definitions for unspoken (2 of 2)

verb -speaks, -speaking, -spoke or -spoken