01 a. Not heard; not perceived by the ear; as, words unheard by those present.
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Not heard; not perceived by the ear; as, words unheard by those present.
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Not granted an audience or a hearing; not allowed to speak; not having made a defense, or stated one's side of a question; disregarded; unheeded; as, to condem� a man unheard.“What pangs I feel, unpitied and unheard!” — Dryden.
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Not known to fame; not illustrious or celebrated; obscure.“Nor was his name unheard or unadored.” — Milton.
Phrases & compounds
Unheard of —
Not heard of; of which there are no tidings.