Definition

Not clearly expressed or mentioned; something that is implied but not directly said.

Example

The rules of the game included some unstated assumptions that players needed to understand.

Conversation

Did you notice that some of her comments were unstated?

Yeah, it felt like she was hinting at something without saying it directly.

I wonder what she really meant by those unstated feelings.

Maybe she just doesn't want to share everything right now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unstated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "stated" (from Latin "statuere", meaning to set or establish). The word "unstated" means not set forth or not established in words.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') and 'set forth' ('stated') — that's why 'unstated' means something that hasn't been expressed.

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