unheard

• Qualifie ce qui n'est pas entendu ou pas écouté ; souvent utilisé dans l'expression 'unheard of' pour désigner quelque chose de sans précédent ou de choquant.

Describes something that is not heard or listened to; often used in the phrase 'unheard of' to mean unprecedented or shocking.

1. Not heard or listened toB2formal

   Not perceived by the ear; not listened to or considered.

   non entendu

   • Her cries for help went unheard in the empty building.
   • The minority's concerns remained unheard by the government.
   • His speech was almost unheard due to the loud noise.

   Synonymesdisregardedignoredinaudibleneglectedoverlookedunheededunnoticedunperceived

   Antonymesaudible

2. Not known or famousB2formal

   Not having been heard of; unknown or obscure.

   inconnu, obscur

   • The artist was unheard of until his exhibition in Paris.
   • This is an unheard phenomenon in modern science.
   • The village was so remote that it was unheard of by most people.

   Synonymesforgottennamelessobscureunheard-ofunknownunrecognizedunsung

   Antonymescelebratedfamousknownprominentrenowned