1
a
: not perceived by the ear
b
: not given a hearing
2
archaic
: unheard-of
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Their cries for help were unheard.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Bruce Springsteen has long teased the unheard riches in his studio vault, some of which will apparently see the light of day next year.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024
This often leaves mothers feeling unheard and unsupported.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
His journey as an artist has been shaped by his drive to uplift unheard voices and bring authentic, impactful narratives to life.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheard. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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unheard
adjective
un·heard
ˌən-ˈhərd 
1
: not heard by the ear
2
: not given a hearing
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