unheard

[ʌnˈhɜːd]

unheard Definition

  • 1not known or heard of before; not famous or acclaimed
  • 2not listened to or attended to

Using unheard: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unheard" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The band's music was previously unheard of in the mainstream.

  • Example

    Her story is one of unheard suffering and hardship.

  • Example

    The company's complaints went unheard by management.

  • Example

    The proposal was dismissed as an unheard-of idea.

unheard Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unheard

Antonyms for unheard

Phrases with unheard

  • never done or known before; unprecedented

    Example

    The new policy is unheard of in this company.

  • to be ignored or disregarded, especially when seeking attention or help

    Example

    His pleas for help fell on deaf ears.

  • unheard-of prices

    prices that are unusually low or high

    Example

    The store is offering unheard-of prices on its products.

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Summary: unheard in Brief

The term 'unheard' [ʌnˈhɜːd] refers to something that is not known or famous, or has not been listened to or attended to. It can describe a new or strange idea, as in 'The proposal was dismissed as an unheard-of idea.' The phrase 'unheard of' means something that has never been done or known before, while 'fall on deaf ears' describes being ignored or disregarded.

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