unheard

unheard — adjective

1. Describes a situation where a person's opinion, request, or complaint is ignored

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Describes a situation where a person's opinion, request, or complaint is ignored by the people who have the power or responsibility to respond to it.

例句

Esteban's complaint about the delayed flights went unheard by the airline manager.

go unheard — a complaint or opinion is ignored

The children's request for a later bedtime remained unheard despite their careful arguments.

remain unheard — a request receives no response

同義詞
  • ignored

    More general; applies to any kind of neglect, not just a lack of response to words or requests

  • disregarded

    More formal; suggests a deliberate decision to pay no attention

  • overlooked

    Suggests unintentional neglect rather than a conscious refusal to listen

反義詞
  • heard

    Simple opposite when referring to someone's voice or opinion

  • acknowledged

    Opposite of 'disregarded' — indicates a response was given

文法句型

go unheard

remain unheard

[noun] + be + unheard

用法筆記

In this sense, 'unheard' rarely appears before a noun (attributive position). It is almost always used after linking verbs, most commonly 'go' or 'remain'.

常見錯誤

❌His rude behavior was completely unheard.
✅His rude behavior was completely unheard-of.
💡'unheard' means not listened to; 'unheard-of' means extremely unusual or shocking and is a distinct compound adjective.

2. Describes a sound that is too quiet, too distant, or blocked by other noise, so

2.形容詞B2
釋義

Describes a sound that is too quiet, too distant, or blocked by other noise, so that it is not received by the ear.

例句

Camille spoke softly, and her words were almost unheard in the crowded café.

be unheard — a sound is too quiet to hear

The distant rumble of thunder was unheard by the children playing in the garden.

unheard by [person] — specific listener

同義詞
  • inaudible

    More technical; describes a sound that cannot be detected by the ear at all, regardless of the reason

  • muffled

    Describes a sound that is difficult to hear because something blocks it, not completely silent

反義詞
  • audible

    Describes a sound that can be heard clearly

文法句型

[sound] + be + unheard

unheard + [noun]

[sound] + go + unheard