Unsaid: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsaid

 

[ ʌnˈsɛd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not expressed verbally

Unsaid refers to things that have not been expressed or communicated verbally. It often relates to thoughts, feelings, or information that remains unspoken.

Synonyms

implicit, understood, unspoken

Examples of usage

  • The unsaid words between them spoke volumes.
  • The unsaid agreement left room for misunderstanding.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsaid" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não dito

🇮🇳 नहीं कहा गया

🇩🇪 nicht gesagt

🇮🇩 tidak terucap

🇺🇦 недосказане

🇵🇱 niedopowiedziane

🇯🇵 言われていない

🇫🇷 non dit

🇪🇸 no dicho

🇹🇷 söylenmemiş

🇰🇷 말하지 않은

🇸🇦 غير المقول

🇨🇿 neřečeno

🇸🇰 nepovedané

🇨🇳 未说

🇸🇮 neizrečeno

🇮🇸 óorðað

🇰🇿 айтылмаған

🇬🇪 არასწორად ნათქვამი

🇦🇿 deyilməyən

🇲🇽 no dicho

Etymology

The word 'unsaid' dates back to the 15th century and is formed by combining the prefix 'un-' with 'said'. It reflects the concept of communication beyond verbal expression and the significance of unspoken messages in human interaction.

See also: naysayer, say, saying, sayings.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,780, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.