unstated

adjective

un·stat·ed ˌən-ˈstā-təd

: not directly stated or set forth

a change made for reasons left unstated

unstated motives

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The unstated assumption is that a 100% tariff would hurt the offending country’s economy by reducing its exports to America, and that this economic harm would deter any aggression. —

Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 The nation’s most influential newspaper has essentially anointed Newsom as the leader of resistance to Trump, which is not a bad start on a 2028 campaign for the presidency, especially now that Vice President Kamala Harris is out of the way — if, indeed, that’s Newsom’s unstated ambition. —

Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024 Add that to the unstated path to success in corporate life, one that rewards being responsive and taking action fast and being a driver and doer. —

Sohee Jun, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Fang sensed their unstated wish for a son, but her mother gave birth to a girl – her third. —

Joyce Jiang, CNN, 18 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unstated