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unwritten

/ˌʌnˈrɪt.ən/
un · writ · ten
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• adjective

1

Understood, accepted, or observed by custom or tradition without being formally recorded or enacted into law.

Example

"There is an unwritten rule in the office that whoever finishes the coffee pot must brew a fresh one."

2

Not set down in writing; communicated only by word of mouth or not yet composed.

Example

"For centuries, the tribe's history remained largely unwritten, preserved instead through epic songs and storytelling."

3

Having no writing or markings on the surface; blank.

Example

"She turned to an unwritten page at the back of her notebook to sketch a map of the campus."

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• Rhymes for unwritten

• Nearby Words

unwrap
unwrinkle
unwrinkled
unwritten
unyielding
unyieldingly
unyieldingness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'unwriten', formed from the negative prefix 'un-' and 'writen', the past participle of 'writan' (to write).

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