unspoken
adjective
un·spo·ken
ˌən-ˈspō-kən 
: not spoken : expressed or understood without being directly stated
an unspoken agreement/assumption
an unspoken rule
Phrases
unspoken to
: not spoken to
… she had sat the whole evening through in the same chair without occupation, not speaking, and unspoken to.—
Anthony Trollope
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Examples of unspoken in a Sentence
an unspoken promise to remain faithful to one another
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What Are The Hidden Rules Of Office Politics? Office politics often operate under a set of unspoken rules that can easily catch you off guard.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In order to navigate the chaos, there are a few ground rules New Yorkers live by—from subway and sidewalk etiquette to unspoken social norms.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Imbert travels across France, suggesting an unusual, unspoken patriotism.
—Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024
The members of this trip connect through an unspoken yearning, and the vibrant dynamic between them soon leads Kimi to wonder what her own color might be.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In order to navigate the chaos, there are a few ground rules New Yorkers live by—from subway and sidewalk etiquette to unspoken social norms.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Imbert travels across France, suggesting an unusual, unspoken patriotism.
—Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024
The members of this trip connect through an unspoken yearning, and the vibrant dynamic between them soon leads Kimi to wonder what her own color might be.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Unspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unspoken. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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