unheard
adj.adj. not noticed or listened to by anyone. It can also describe something so new or strange that it has never happened before.
adj. not perceived by the ear; failing to receive a hearing or attention. Often used to describe social grievances or musical performances that occur without an audience.
Her cries for help went unheard in the busy street.
Many employees felt their concerns about the new office policy went unheard by the senior management team.
The composer died in poverty, leaving behind a collection of symphonies that remained unheard for nearly a century before being rediscovered.
From Middle English unherd, unherde, from Old English unġehīered (“unheard”), equivalent to un- + heard. Cognate with West Frisian ûnheard (“unheard”), Dutch ongehoord (“unheard”), German ungehört (“unheard”).
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Often follows the verb 'go' (e.g., 'go unheard') to indicate a lack of response or attention.
His advice was unheard by me.I didn't hear his advice.While 'unheard' is an adjective describing a state, learners often try to use it as a passive verb; 'unheard' usually describes things that are ignored rather than just physically not heard.