Definition

Something that is not said or expressed in words, but is understood or felt.

Example

There was an unspoken agreement between them that they would always support each other.

Conversation

Have you noticed the unspoken tension between them lately?

Yeah, it's pretty obvious, even without them saying anything.

It's strange how some feelings can just linger in the air like that.

Totally! Sometimes those unspoken emotions speak louder than words.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

Not expressed in words; implied or understood without being said.

Example

There was an unspoken agreement between them that they would help each other.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I feel like there's an unspoken rule about how we should act in meetings.

Definitely! Sometimes it seems like everyone knows except for me.

Right? It's like there's this pressure to follow these unspoken guidelines.

Root Explanation

Unspoken → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "speak" (from Old English "specan", meaning to say or talk). The word "unspoken" refers to something that has not been said or expressed verbally.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' ('un-') 'said' ('speak') — that's why unspoken means something that hasn't been verbally expressed.

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