Unheard

/ʌnˈhɜrd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not heard or listened to; ignored.

Her concerns were unheard during the meeting.

Not known or acknowledged.

This artist's talent remains unheard by the mainstream audience.

Uncommunicated; not mentioned.

There were many unheard voices in the community that needed to be addressed.

The word 'unheard' is derived from Old English 'unherd', meaning 'not heard'.

fall on deaf ears

To be ignored or unheeded, usually referring to a request or plea.

voice unheard

To express thoughts or concerns that are not acknowledged or listened to.

hear

To perceive sound by the ear.

listening

The active process of receiving and responding to spoken or written messages.

Something that goes unnoticed or unacknowledged.

Her talent was unheard until she posted her songs online.

Ignoring something important.

The feedback was unheard during the busy project.