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Unspoken: meaning, definitions and examples

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unspoken

 

[ ʌnˈspəʊkən ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

communication

Not expressed in speech; tacit.

Synonyms

implicit, undeclared, unvoiced

Examples of usage

  • He showed his support through unspoken gestures.
  • The tension in the room was palpable, the unspoken words hanging heavy in the air.
Context #2 | Verb

promise

Not promised or guaranteed verbally.

Synonyms

implied, understood, unstated

Examples of usage

  • The agreement was unspoken but understood by both parties.
  • She made an unspoken vow to always be there for her friend.

Translations

Translations of the word "unspoken" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não dito

🇮🇳 अनकहा

🇩🇪 ungesagt

🇮🇩 tak terucapkan

🇺🇦 невимовлений

🇵🇱 niewypowiedziany

🇯🇵 言わぬ

🇫🇷 non dit

🇪🇸 no dicho

🇹🇷 söylenmemiş

🇰🇷 말하지 않은

🇸🇦 غير منطوق

🇨🇿 nevyslovený

🇸🇰 nevyslovený

🇨🇳 未说出

🇸🇮 neizrečen

🇮🇸 óorðinn

🇰🇿 айтылмаған

🇬🇪 უუნაყოფილო

🇦🇿 deyilməmiş

🇲🇽 no dicho

Etymology

The word 'unspoken' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'speak.' It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of unspoken communication has been recognized across various cultures and has played a significant role in interpersonal relationships and understanding.

See also: outspoken, speak, speaker, spoken.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,890, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.