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unsaid

un·said
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-sed]
    • /ʌnˈsɛd/
    • /ʌnˈsed/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-sed]
    • /ʌnˈsɛd/

Definitions of unsaid word

  • verb unsaid simple past tense and past participle of unsay. 1
  • adjective unsaid not said; thought but not mentioned or discussed; unstated: It was best left unsaid. 1
  • verb with object unsaid to withdraw (something said), as if it had never been said; retract. 1
  • adjective unsaid not spoken 1
  • adjective unsaid If something is left unsaid or goes unsaid in a particular situation, it is not said, although you might have expected it to be said. 0
  • adjective unsaid not said or expressed; unspoken 0

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Origin of unsaid

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English unsa(i)d, Old English unsǣd; see un-1, said1

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Parts of speech for Unsaid

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unsaid popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

unsaid usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unsaid

adj unsaid

  • implicative — tending to implicate or imply; characterized by or involving implication.
  • implicit — implied, rather than expressly stated: implicit agreement.
  • implied — involved, indicated, or suggested without being directly or explicitly stated; tacitly understood: an implied rebuke; an implied compliment.
  • inferred — to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence: They inferred his displeasure from his cool tone of voice.
  • invoiced — an itemized bill for goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms.

adjective unsaid

  • obscured — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
  • wordless — speechless, silent, or mute.

verb unsaid

  • withdrew — simple past tense of withdraw.

Antonyms for unsaid

adjective unsaid

  • expressed — Simple past tense and past participle of express.

Top questions with unsaid

  • what is unsaid?

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