Unwritten Definition & Meaning
unwritten
- adjective
- based on custom rather than documentation; "an unwritten law"; "rites...so ancient that they well might have had their unwritten origins in Aurignacian times"- J.L.T.C.Spence
- using speech rather than writing; "an oral tradition"; "an oral agreement"
- said or done without having been planned or written in advance; "he made a few ad-lib remarks"
"Unwritten" in song lyrics
See how unwritten is used in real songs:
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"Technically, the recipe is unwritten"
Grand Agent — Mingling -
"lyrics unwritten"
AOL — AOL -
"lyrics to unwritten"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with unwritten
Usage tips for "unwritten"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "unwritten" 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 unwritten to find words that pair well.