unvoiced

adjective

ˌən-ˈvȯist How to pronounce unvoiced (audio)
Definition of unvoicednext
as in unspoken
understood although not put into words an unvoiced promise to be waiting for him when he returned from the war

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Recent Examples of unvoiced Later, it was revealed that Batman was a clone, and the character did return, but in an unvoiced cutscene. — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Before the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, concerns about financial oversight went unvoiced. — Margie Warrell, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 That battle grows even more difficult after Rhaenyra’s children are fathered by a man who isn’t her husband, an unvoiced scandal that Viserys refuses to acknowledge. — Adam B. Vary, Variety, 25 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for unvoiced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unvoiced
  1. unspoken
  2. implied
Adjective
  • Things get complicated when there are unspoken expectations attached, Sagittarius.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 July 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
Definition of unspoken
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  • During the trial, to prove implied malice, prosecutors presented evidence of Grossman’s history of speeding.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The first one is passive—where decisions get delayed, expectations are murky, implied and unspoken.
    — Susan Parsons, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of implied

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unvocal
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unwanted
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“Unvoiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unvoiced. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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