unspoken

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈspəʊkən/
US: /ʌnˈspoʊkən/

  1. Not expressed in speech; understood without being said.

    1. There was an unspoken agreement between them.
    2. The unspoken tension in the room was almost unbearable, making everyone uncomfortable.

  2. Existing in thought or feeling but not actually expressed.

    1. He had unspoken fears about the journey.
    2. Her unspoken gratitude was evident in the warmth of her eyes and her helpful actions.

Synonyms

tacit unsaid unexpressed understood implicit mute wordless silent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unspoken" in English means: Not expressed in speech; understood without being said., Existing in thought or feeling but not actually expressed..

The phonetic transcription of "unspoken" is /ʌnˈspəʊkən/ in British English and /ʌnˈspoʊkən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unspoken": tacit, unsaid, unexpressed, understood, implicit, mute, wordless, silent.

Example usage of "unspoken": "There was an unspoken agreement between them.". More examples on the page.