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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Unheard \Un*heard"\, a.
1. Not heard; not perceived by the ear; as, words unheard by
those present.
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2. Not granted an audience or a hearing; not allowed to
speak; not having made a defense, or stated one's side of
a question; disregarded; unheeded; as, to condem? a man
unheard.
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What pangs I feel, unpitied and unheard! --Dryden.
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3. Not known to fame; not illustrious or celebrated; obscure.
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Nor was his name unheard or unadored. --Milton.
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{Unheard of}.
(a) Not heard of; of which there are no tidings.
(b) Unknown to fame; obscure. --Glanvill.
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