unspoken

adjective

un·​spo·​ken ˌən-ˈspō-kən How to pronounce unspoken (audio)
Synonyms of unspokennext
: not spoken : expressed or understood without being directly stated
an unspoken agreement/assumption
an unspoken rule
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an unspoken promise to remain faithful to one another
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The protagonist, a boy named Arvid, wrestles with suspicions about his family dynamic and the impossible task of dealing with a sorrow that is left unspoken. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 The Lakers evolving into some corporatized version of what the Busses built could be the start of an unspoken resignation to the luxury-box lifestyle, or proof the battle’s already been lost. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Addressing the unspoken issues, rather than turning a blind eye, is a surefire way to gain recognition in your organization. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The record is 92,003, an intimidating number that AT&T Stadium can easily accommodate, and a figure that is an unspoken goal for an event coming to Arlington this month. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unspoken

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unspoken was in the 15th century

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“Unspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unspoken. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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