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Definition of unsaid

unsaid

/ʌnˈsɛd/
un · said
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• adjective

1

Not uttered, spoken, or expressed in words, though often thought, felt, or tacitly understood.

Example

"Despite the cordial tone of the meeting, many of their deepest concerns about the budget remained unsaid."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Unsaid' is used almost exclusively in a predicative position (after a linking verb or object, as in 'leave things unsaid' or 'much remained unsaid'); when placed directly before a noun, 'unspoken' is the standard choice.

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• Nearby Words

unsaddle
unsafe
unsafely
unsaid
unsaintly
unsalable
unsalaried

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'unsaid', equivalent to the prefix 'un-' (not) attached to 'said', the past participle of Old English 'secgan' (to say).

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