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Definition of unheard

unheard

/ʌnˈhɜːrd/
un · heard
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• adjective

1

Not listened to, acknowledged, or given a fair hearing or consideration.

Example

"Many residents attended the council meeting because they felt their concerns had gone unheard for years."

2

Not perceived by the ear; not audible or detected by hearing.

Example

"The high-frequency whistle remained completely unheard by the human audience in the auditorium."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'unheard' (not perceived or listened to) with the hyphenated adjective 'unheard-of' (unprecedented or unknown).

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'ungehyred', formed from the negative prefix 'un-' and 'gehyred', the past participle of 'gehyran' (to hear, listen to, or obey).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unheard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unheard
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