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Definition of unexpressed

unexpressed

/ˌʌnɪkˈsprɛst/
un · ex · pressed
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• adjective

1

Not made known or stated in words, actions, or symbols; kept private or unspoken.

Example

"Years of unexpressed grief eventually weighed heavily on the family's relationships."

2

Not transcribed into RNA or translated into a functional protein (of a gene or genetic trait).

Example

"The recessive allele remained unexpressed in the first generation of hybrid plants."

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• Rhymes for unexpressed

• Nearby Words

unexploited
unexplored
unexposed
unexpressed
unexpressive
unexpressively
unextinguishable

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unexpressed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unexpressed
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