Synonyms of unspoken

unspoken

adjective

ˌən-ˈspō-kən 

as in tacit

understood although not put into words

an unspoken promise to remain faithful to one another

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tacit
• implied
• implicit
• unexpressed
• unvoiced
• wordless
• interpreted
• inferred
• unsaid
• presumed
• intimated
• untold
• undeclared
• hinted
• unannounced
• construed
• suggested
• insinuated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• explicit
• express
• obvious
• apparent
• evident
• stated
• manifest
• plain
• spoken
• expressed
• voiced
• straightforward
• unmistakable
• unambiguous
• unequivocal
• blatant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unspoken

What was once considered a challenge for early-career professionals is now an unspoken crisis among high-achievers, CEOs and industry leaders. —Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

For Cass, living out in the world, among other people, is precarious, whether because of their gender identity, the childhood traumas that have left them unable to trust people, or the subtle, unspoken space where the two overlap — externalized by Oxman with riveting, static closeups. —Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025

Crossing Unspoken Privacy Boundaries Many companies use data to personalize communications but cross unspoken privacy boundaries. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025

The various unspoken ways racialized staff communicate with one another feels extremely familiar — a small glance, a slight widening of eyes — during uncomfortable or outright racist moments in the workplace. —Banseka Kayembe, refinery29.com, 17 Mar. 2025