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unspoken

[ uhn-spoh-kuhn ]

adjective

  1. implied or understood without being spoken or uttered.
  2. not addressed (usually followed by to ).
  3. not talking; silent.


unspoken

/ ʌˈəʊə /

adjective

  1. understood without needing to be spoken; tacit
  2. not uttered aloud
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of unspoken1

First recorded in 1325–75, unspoken is from the Middle English word unspokyn. See un- 1, spoken
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But she’s doing so here as an unmarried Black woman with all the unspoken freight that entails.

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They have largely followed through on this unspoken agreement, by creating a stadium environment in which people of every background feel welcome, by constructing rosters that reflect the belief that diversity is a strength.

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Baseball, now filtered through filmmaking, seems to function for Lund as an unspoken gesture of genuine love.

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The weight of unspoken words, of unresolved heartbreak, of unanswered questions hung between us.

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Winning all four trophies this season is Chelsea's "unspoken" aim for the season, admits Charles, but City stand in their way.

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