Definition

Something that has not been expressed verbally or spoken out loud.

Example

There were many unsaid feelings between them that made the atmosphere tense.

Conversation

I noticed there were a lot of unsaid feelings during the meeting today.

Yeah, it was pretty tense, wasn't it?

I could feel the unsaid concerns lingering in the air.

Definitely! Sometimes people just don’t want to voice their thoughts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To not say something that could have been said; to leave something unspoken.

Example

There were many feelings left unsaid after the argument.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear what Jamie unsaid during the meeting yesterday?

Yeah, it was so awkward when he just avoided the topic.

I wonder why he unsaid it; it seemed important.

Root Explanation

Unsay is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "said" (from Old English "secgan", meaning to say). The word "unsaid" refers to something that has not been said or expressed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') combined with 'said' — this helps you remember that 'unsaid' means something that has not been expressed.

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