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unspokenNot expressed in words; understood without being directly stated or communicated verbally.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Not expressed in words; understood without being directly stated or communicated verbally.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈspoʊkən/

Korean meaning: 말로 표현되지 않은, 암묵적인

Korean pronunciation: 언-스포-큰 (강세: 스포)

Example Sentences

  • The unspoken rule of the elevator is: no eye contact and definitely no small talk.
  • Their unspoken communication was so perfect, they could order pizza together without saying a word.
  • The unspoken truth was that nobody actually read the terms and conditions.

unspoken

ADJECTIVE

//ʌnˈspoʊkən//

Not expressed in words; understood without being directly stated or communicated verbally.

unspoken concept
💡 Concept

Not expressed in words; understood without being directly stated or communicated verbally.

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unspoken rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Their unspoken love needs no token, though memories keep hearts unbroken

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ʌnˈspoʊkən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootspeak
Suffix--en

Origin

From Old English 'sprecan' (to speak) with the negative prefix 'un-' added. The word literally means 'not spoken' or 'not expressed in words.'

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🎵Rhyme

brokentokenwoken

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📝Examples

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The unspoken rule of the elevator is: no eye contact and definitely no small talk.

😄 Fun example

Their unspoken communication was so perfect, they could order pizza together without saying a word.

😄 Fun example

The unspoken truth was that nobody actually read the terms and conditions.

There was an unspoken understanding between the students to help each other during the exam.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

implicittacitunderstoodsilentunexpressed

Antonyms

spokenexpressed