unsaid

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adjective

un·​said ˌən-ˈsed How to pronounce unsaid (audio)
Synonyms of unsaidnext
: not said
especially : not spoken aloud

unsaid

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past tense and past participle of unsay

Examples of unsaid in a Sentence

Adjective I think that some things are better left unsaid.
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Adjective
But what promises to be a night of hedonism quickly becomes something much more complicated, as Frankie and Taylor are forced to confront what has been left unsaid about their friendship and respective futures. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 Left unsaid was whether this move will work long-term, as most listeners can find similar music very easily elsewhere … Spotify, Apple Music, or numerous online stations, with no commercials. — Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 10 Aug. 2026 Furthermore, ask strategic questions about career progression and any unsaid feedback. — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Left unsaid was who would be using the box for the match that wasn’t offered to board members — when Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo faced off against hometown favorite Colombia. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsaid

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsaid was before the 12th century

Rhymes for unsaid

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