Unsaid

/ʌnˈsɛd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not expressed in words; implicit or understood without being spoken.

There was a lot of unsaid tension in the room as they avoided eye contact.

Not mentioned; left unacknowledged or unaddressed.

Despite the unsaid feelings between them, neither had the courage to speak up.

Not verbally articulated; may refer to emotions or thoughts that are felt but not expressed.

Her unsaid fears lingered in her mind, even as she appeared calm outwardly.

Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning not, and the past participle of 'say'.

the unsaid

Referring to things that are understood but not verbally communicated.

leave unsaid

To refrain from saying something, often for reasons of sensitivity.

unspeakable

Too great or extreme to be expressed in words.

unexpressed

Not expressed or articulated.

taboo

Something that is prohibited or restricted by social custom.

Keeping it quiet.

He kept the whole situation unsaid; didn't want to stir the pot.

Saying it without saying it.

She gave him the unsaid look that meant she was not happy.