unspoken
adjective
un·spo·ken
ˌən-ˈspō-kən 
: not spoken : expressed or understood without being directly stated
an unspoken agreement/assumption
an unspoken rule
Phrases
unspoken to
: not spoken to
… she had sat the whole evening through in the same chair without occupation, not speaking, and unspoken to.—
Anthony Trollope
Anthony TrollopeExamples of unspoken in a Sentence
an unspoken promise to remain faithful to one another
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Part of the unspoken gamble to this plan wasn’t just AD’s health, but Irving’s, too.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
This could bring past partners, financial decisions or unspoken desires to the forefront, urging you to address unresolved issues.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
However, there are many other unexpected side effects that often go unspoken.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
This unspoken social gatekeeping helps maintain the local bubble.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
This could bring past partners, financial decisions or unspoken desires to the forefront, urging you to address unresolved issues.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
However, there are many other unexpected side effects that often go unspoken.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
This unspoken social gatekeeping helps maintain the local bubble.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unspoken
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“Unspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unspoken. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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