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unheard

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌnˈhɝd/ · UK /ˌʌnˈhɜːd/

unheard means: Ignored or given no attention, especially when someone wants help or understanding.

adjective

NOT LISTENED TOC1

Ignored or given no attention, especially when someone wants help or understanding.

  • She felt unheard at the meeting.
  • Their repeated complaints went unheard.
  • The report gives space to previously unheard voices.

Similar words: ignored, disregarded, unheeded

Common phrases: feel unheard, go unheard, unheard voices

NOT HEARDC1

Not noticed by anyone through hearing.

  • His shout went unheard.
  • The music remained unheard outside the room.
  • Her quiet question was unheard above the traffic.

Opposites: heard

Common phrases: go unheard, remain unheard, unheard cries

Questions about unheard

What does unheard mean?

Ignored or given no attention, especially when someone wants help or understanding.

What is unheard in other languages?

Türkçe: dinlenmeyen · Español: ignorado · Français: ignoré · Deutsch: ungehört · Italiano: inascoltato · 日本語: 耳を傾けられていない

How do you pronounce unheard?

In American English /ˌʌnˈhɝd/; in British English /ˌʌnˈhɜːd/.

How do you use unheard in a sentence?

She felt unheard at the meeting. Their repeated complaints went unheard.

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