adj B1 Intermediate Uncommon

unheard

uhn-HURD

Unheard (adj) means not perceived by the ear; not heard. Example: “Her cries for help went unheard in the empty building.”

adj

Not perceived by the ear; not heard.

"Her cries for help went unheard in the empty building."

Not given attention or a chance to speak.

"Many employees felt unheard during the restructuring."

How to use unheard

Learner’s notes

In 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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Her cries for help went _____ in the empty building.

From Old English unġehīered ("unheard"), equivalent to un- + heard.

Origin: Old English

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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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