1
a
: not perceived by the ear
b
: not given a hearing
2
archaic
: unheard-of
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Their cries for help were unheard.
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Catherine Baab, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2025
That kind of longevity is almost unheard of, especially for a song that never ruled the rankings.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Brodeur played 20 full seasons, which is almost unheard of for a modern goalie.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
And for a 38-year-old Style and Beauty Director in N.Y.C. who has been in publishing since the age of 22, that’s basically unheard of.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheard. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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unheard
adjective
un·heard
ˌən-ˈhərd 
1
: not heard by the ear
2
: not given a hearing
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