Used in a Sentence

unsaid

How to use unsaid in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for unsaid.

Editorial note

There were lots of hurt feelings flying around and a lot of things were said that would have been better left unsaid.

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Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

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"

Meaning at a glance

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adjective

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"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for unsaid.

Example sentences

1

There were lots of hurt feelings flying around and a lot of things were said that would have been better left unsaid.

2

It is, of course, necessary, to give gentle feedback, or to sometimes leave things unsaid, for the greater good.

3

Also left unsaid are what rights you have, once you start vesting, to know about the financials of the company.

4

It is left unsaid, but it almost feels like a big white hand slapping the face of every white-hating zionist and mongrel out there.

5

That's what's unsaid in that job ad, but if you've spent any time around that industry, you'd be salivating at the mouth at the opportunity.

6

You link to an awful video, draw general conclusions on the account of one event, and your unsaid conclusion is that Chinese people disdain human lives.

7

I think in general, if reversing the comparison makes you feel uneasy, it's probably inappropriate both ways and best left unsaid.

8

The unsaid implication of the supposed public-safety exception is that the police will do anything to get the guy to talk, constitution be damned.

9

Another thing unsaid about the Lean Startup approach is that it seems to heavily favor software startups, almost to the point that it is more of a manual for a software/web startup than any other type of company.

10

A wonderful article, though I think what's often unsaid in regards to the occupation is their commonality; they all feel that their voices, despite what it is that they're calling out for individually, are being ignored, despite being larger in number.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use unsaid in a sentence?

There were lots of hurt feelings flying around and a lot of things were said that would have been better left unsaid.

What does unsaid mean?

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"

What part of speech is unsaid?

unsaid is commonly used as adjective.