UNSPOKEN Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

unspoken

adjective

ˌən-ˈspō-kən

Definition of unspoken

as in tacit

understood although not put into words an unspoken promise to remain faithful to one another

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Recent Examples of unspoken While there are a few unspoken rules for the main course—most people stick to the classic protein, starch, and vegetable combo—appetizers can be practically anything. — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Many business owners cite clear reasons like retirement or market shifts for selling, but a significant, often unspoken factor is burnout. — Scott Hanson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Things get complicated when there are unspoken expectations attached, Sagittarius. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Like the celebrities undergoing unspoken procedures, studios are quietly using AI to smooth rough edges, alter dialogue, and polish visual effects. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unspoken

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Members of the Iranian diaspora were also divided about whether supporting the team showed tacit backing for Iran's theocratic government, which many of them oppose.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
That apprenticeship is slower than asking AI for a draft, and the slowness is exactly what builds the tacit expertise the data shows AI cannot replicate.

— Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of tacit

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Yes, and there’s this sense of doubleness that is always implicit here.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026
While much of the contact Clark absorbs during games is real and the calls for more consistent officiating are largely warranted, the implicit and stereotypical framing of these conversations are harmful to the sport.

— Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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