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Unexpressed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unexpressed

 

[ ˌʌnɪkˈsprɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feelings

Not expressed or communicated, especially of feelings or emotions.

Synonyms

implicit, unsaid, unspoken, unvoiced

Examples of usage

  • She had many unexpressed emotions that she kept bottled up inside.
  • His unexpressed love for her was evident in his actions.
  • The unexpressed anger between them created tension in the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "unexpressed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não expresso

🇮🇳 अव्यक्त

🇩🇪 unausgedrückt

🇮🇩 tidak terungkap

🇺🇦 невиражений

🇵🇱 niewyrażony

🇯🇵 表現されていない (ひょうげんされていない)

🇫🇷 non exprimé

🇪🇸 no expresado

🇹🇷 ifade edilmemiş

🇰🇷 표현되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير معبر عنه

🇨🇿 nevyjádřený

🇸🇰 nevyjadrený

🇨🇳 未表达的 (wèi biǎodá de)

🇸🇮 neizrečen

🇮🇸 óútalinn

🇰🇿 айтылмаған

🇬🇪 გამოუცხადებელი

🇦🇿 ifadə olunmamış

🇲🇽 no expresado

Etymology

The word 'unexpressed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'expressed'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of feelings or emotions being unexpressed has been a common theme in psychology and interpersonal relationships, highlighting the importance of communication in expressing oneself.

See also: expressed, expressible, expressing, expression, expressions, expressive, expressively, expressiveness, expressway.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,792, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.