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unspoken
[ uhn-spoh-kuhn ]
adjective
- implied or understood without being spoken or uttered.
- not addressed (usually followed by to ).
- not talking; silent.
unspoken
/ ʌˈəʊə /
adjective
- understood without needing to be spoken; tacit
- not uttered aloud
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The girls look at each other and laugh giddily, an unspoken acknowledgment that they meant the same thing.
While she maintained some boundaries such as not revealing information about her family, she said there was always an unspoken pressure to share more.
they have to negotiate remains unspoken since Trump – like other presidents before him – believes Iran shouldn’t have a nuclear weapon.
But she’s doing so here as an unmarried Black woman with all the unspoken freight that entails.
They have largely followed through on this unspoken agreement, by creating a stadium environment in which people of every background feel welcome, by constructing rosters that reflect the belief that diversity is a strength.
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