adj
Uncommon
unspoken
uhn-SPOH-kuhn
Unspoken (adj) means not said out loud. Example: “An unspoken tension filled the room during the meeting.”
adj
1
Not said out loud.
"An unspoken tension filled the room during the meeting."
2
Understood without being directly stated; implied.
"There was an unspoken agreement between them not to mention the accident."
How to use unspoken
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNever said aloud, but still felt or understood.
Common pairings
unspoken rule
unspoken agreement
unspoken tension
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What does “unspoken” mean?
The word “unspoken” means not said out loud. In plain terms, never said aloud, but still felt or understood.
How do you pronounce “unspoken”?
“Unspoken” is pronounced uhn-SPOH-kuhn (/ʌnˈspoʊkən/ in IPA).
How do you use “unspoken” in a sentence?
Here is “unspoken” used in a sentence: “An unspoken tension filled the room during the meeting.”
What is another word for “unspoken”?
Words with a similar meaning to “unspoken” include unwritten and implicit.
What part of speech is “unspoken”?
“Unspoken” is an adjective.
Is “unspoken” a common word?
“Unspoken” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “unspoken” have?
“Unspoken” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not said out loud.
