unsaid

adjective

un·​said ˌən-ˈsed How to pronounce unsaid (audio)
: not said
especially : not spoken aloud

Examples of unsaid in a Sentence

I think that some things are better left unsaid.
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What was left unsaid: There’s a difference between Love practicing with a hard brace on his right knee and practicing to play like the back who can hurdle a defensive back or break a run 98 yards for a touchdown. Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 Although many things were left unsaid, there were key moments that the islanders did highlight. Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 21 Aug. 2024 So much about him was left unsaid in the script, a fact that was both intriguing and terrifying. Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024 This also cannot be left unsaid: The Shota vibes are immaculate. Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 9 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unsaid 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsaid was before the 12th century

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“Unsaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsaid. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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