1
a
: not perceived by the ear
b
: not given a hearing
2
archaic
: unheard-of
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Their cries for help were unheard.
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Similarly, leaders should foster open dialogue to gather input from a wide range of voices, ensuring that no concerns are left unheard.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
In just 18 minutes your Taycan can go from 10% to 80% delivering over 200+ miles of charge; that’s unheard of.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper and directed by John Simpkins, The Jonathan Larson Project features more than 20 previously unheard songs by the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning Rent and tick, tick… BOOM! writer.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
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unheard
adjective
un·heard
ˌən-ˈhərd 
1
: not heard by the ear
2
: not given a hearing
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