unheard
uhn-HURD
Unheard (adj) means not perceived by the ear; not heard. Example: “Her cries for help went unheard in the empty building.”
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1
Not perceived by the ear; not heard.
"Her cries for help went unheard in the empty building."
"Her cries for help remained unheard."
"When night had fallen, the she-demon stole forth toward the hall, which she entered unheard and unseen."
— Norma Lorre Goodrich, Beowulf (1961)
2
Not given attention or a chance to speak.
"Many employees felt unheard during the restructuring."
How to use unheard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot heard, or (of people) not listened to or taken into account.
Common pairings
go unheard
feel unheard
voices unheard
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Etymology
From Old English unġehīered ("unheard"), equivalent to un- + heard.
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What does “unheard” mean?
The word “unheard” means not perceived by the ear; not heard. In plain terms, not heard, or (of people) not listened to or taken into account.
How do you pronounce “unheard”?
“Unheard” is pronounced uhn-HURD (/ʌnˈhɜː(ɹ)d/ in IPA).
How do you use “unheard” in a sentence?
Here is “unheard” used in a sentence: “Her cries for help went unheard in the empty building.”
What part of speech is “unheard”?
“Unheard” is an adjective.
Where does the word “unheard” come from?
The word “unheard” comes from Old English. From Old English unġehīered ("unheard"), equivalent to un- + heard.
Is “unheard” a common word?
“Unheard” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “unheard” have?
“Unheard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not perceived by the ear; not heard.
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