Unspoken Definition & Meaning

unspoken
adjective
  1. expressed without speech; "a mute appeal"; "a silent curse"; "best grief is tongueless"- Emily Dickinson; "the words stopped at her lips unsounded"; "unspoken grief"; "choking exasperation and wordless shame"- Thomas Wolfe
  2. not made explicit; "the unexpressed terms of the agreement"; "things left unsaid"; "some kind of unspoken agreement"; "his action is clear but his reason remains unstated"

"Unspoken" in song lyrics

See how unspoken is used in real songs:

  • "Talk about legends don't leave my name unspoken"
    A.G. — Street
  • "Our system is broken, I speak for the unspoken"
    Capital-X — Revolutionary
  • "Yeah, Tomma-Hawk, Kryme Life, Unspoken"
    Hawk & Kryme — Progress

Usage tips for "unspoken"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "unspoken" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for unspoken to find words that pair well.

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