Unheard: meaning, definitions and examples

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unheard

 

[ ʌnˈhɜːd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not known or noticed

Not heard or listened to; not perceived by the ear.

Synonyms

ignored, unattended, unnoticed, unrecognized

Examples of usage

  • Her cries for help went unheard.
  • Their concerns remained unheard by the authorities.
  • Their music remains largely unheard by the public.
  • Their story went unheard for years.
  • Their talents went unheard and unappreciated.

Translations

Translations of the word "unheard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não ouvido

🇮🇳 अनसुना

🇩🇪 unhörbar

🇮🇩 tidak terdengar

🇺🇦 непочутий

🇵🇱 nieusłyszany

🇯🇵 聞こえない

🇫🇷 inouï

🇪🇸 no oído

🇹🇷 duyulmamış

🇰🇷 들리지 않는

🇸🇦 غير مسموع

🇨🇿 neslyšený

🇸🇰 nepočutý

🇨🇳 未听到的

🇸🇮 neuslišan

🇮🇸 óheyrður

🇰🇿 естірілмеген

🇬🇪 არასმენილი

🇦🇿 eşidilməyən

🇲🇽 no oído

Etymology

The word 'unheard' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'heard'. It first appeared in Middle English around the 14th century. Over time, the term evolved to its current usage to describe something that has not been heard or noticed.

See also: hear, hearing, hearsay, rehearing, rehearse.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,095, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.