understood
adjective
un·der·stood
ˌən-dər-ˈstu̇d 
Examples of understood in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Leaders who embrace this approach will not only drive better results but will also foster a culture where employees feel understood, respected, and empowered.
—
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
That should still leave you feeling more understood than saying nothing at all — embrace reasonable compromise!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2024
However, according to The Guardian and other publications, there was an understood risk of the concerts being canceled if a police escort was not provided.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
But disease seasonality is a poorly understood phenomenon, and Micaela Martinez, an infectious disease ecologist at WE ACT for Environmental Justice, says the interplay between human immunity and SARS-CoV-2 evolution is still very dynamic.
—Byjon Cohen, science.org, 21 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for understood 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
That should still leave you feeling more understood than saying nothing at all — embrace reasonable compromise!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2024
However, according to The Guardian and other publications, there was an understood risk of the concerts being canceled if a police escort was not provided.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
But disease seasonality is a poorly understood phenomenon, and Micaela Martinez, an infectious disease ecologist at WE ACT for Environmental Justice, says the interplay between human immunity and SARS-CoV-2 evolution is still very dynamic.
—Byjon Cohen, science.org, 21 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for understood
Dictionary Entries Near understood
Cite this Entry
“Understood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understood. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
understood
adjective
un·der·stood
ˌən-dər-ˈstu̇d
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share