unspoken

adjective

un·​spo·​ken ˌən-ˈspō-kən 

: not spoken : expressed or understood without being directly stated

an unspoken agreement/assumption

an unspoken rule

see also:

unspoken to

Synonyms of unspoken

• tacit
• implied
• implicit

Examples of unspoken in a Sentence

an unspoken promise to remain faithful to one another

Recent Examples on the Web

In high-intensity fields such as healthcare, legal, operations and entrepreneurship, working through illness, missing personal milestones and remaining constantly available can become unspoken measures of commitment. — Nike Ajao, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The trend sits at the intersection of hormone science, a booming midlife wellness market and a new willingness to talk about what used to go unspoken. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Capricorn December 22 – January 19 A professional conversation could become confusing if home responsibilities remain unspoken. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026

The plot, expanded from Thompson-Hernandez’s Sundance-winning 2022 short of the same name, is more like a gesture toward the family’s unspoken drama. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing unspoken

• unspoken to
• unwritten/unspoken rule

Rhymes for unspoken

• awoken
• betoken
• heartbroken
• outspoken
• unbroken
• broken
• oaken
• spoken
• token
• woken