unsaid

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unsaid

The words between them remained unsaid.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not spoken or uttered; left unexpressed: Refers to thoughts, feelings, or information that exist but have not been verbally communicated.
    • Implicit or tacit: Describes something understood or agreed upon without being formally stated.
Usage
  • The adjective unsaid is used to describe things that are known, felt, or implied but have not been put into words. It often carries a sense of something being deliberately withheld or simply not articulated.
  • It is commonly used with verbs like "leave" (to leave something unsaid) or "remain" (to remain unsaid).
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The most important things were often left unsaid between them.
    • There was an unsaid agreement that they would never discuss the past.
    • His apology was in his eyes, unsaid but deeply felt.
Advanced Usage
  • "to leave something unsaid": To deliberately choose not to express something.
    • Sometimes, for the sake of peace, it's better to leave certain criticisms unsaid.
  • "to go unsaid": To remain unspoken, often because it is understood or too difficult to say.
    • In our family, "I love you" often goes unsaid, but we know it's true.
Variants and Related Words
  • Unspoken (adj): Not expressed in speech; silent. Often used interchangeably with .
    • They had an unspoken understanding.
  • Unstated (adj): Not stated or declared. Similar to but can apply more broadly to things not written or formally expressed.
    • The report relied on an unstated assumption.
  • Unexpressed (adj): Not conveyed in words or gestures; not revealed.
    • She struggled with unexpressed anger.
Synonyms
  • Unvoiced: Not expressed in words.
  • Tacit: Understood or implied without being stated.
  • Implicit: Suggested though not directly expressed.
Antonyms
  • Said: Expressed in words.
  • Stated: Expressed or declared.
  • Explicit: Stated clearly and in detail.
Idioms and Phrases
  • "Some things are better left unsaid": A common saying meaning that not speaking certain thoughts can avoid trouble or hurt feelings.
    • I wanted to criticize his plan, but I decided some things are better left unsaid.
unsaid

The words between them remained unsaid.

Adjective
  1. not made explicit
    • the unexpressed terms of the agreement
    • things left unsaid
    • some kind of unspoken agreement
    • his action is clear but his reason remains unstated

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