unsaid

adjective

un·​said ˌən-ˈsed How to pronounce unsaid (audio)
Synonyms of unsaidnext
: not said
especially : not spoken aloud

Examples of unsaid in a Sentence

I think that some things are better left unsaid.
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Left unsaid was who would be using the box for the match that wasn’t offered to board members — when Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo faced off against hometown favorite Colombia. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Left unsaid was how perfect his Philly pivot was in his own grand scheme of things. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Otherwise, unsaid knowledge gaps will lead to bigger mistakes. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Some scenes are best left on the cutting room floor, some things better left unsaid. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsaid

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsaid was before the 12th century

Rhymes for unsaid

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“Unsaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsaid. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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