1
a
: not perceived by the ear
b
: not given a hearing
2
archaic
: unheard-of
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Their cries for help were unheard.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
But, unlike the his 1998 four-disc odds and sods Tracks collection, The Boss’ sprawling sequel will contain seven previously unheard full length records.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
After all the speculation through the years, Tracks II features some projects that were previously completely unheard of, and the current lack of details allows a whole lot of theorizing about when and where these albums originated.
—Ryan Leas, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
While rare, cephalopods interacting with sharks isn’t unheard of.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unheard. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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unheard
adjective
un·heard
ˌən-ˈhərd 
1
: not heard by the ear
2
: not given a hearing
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