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unheard-of Definition

unheard·-of (-hʉrduv′)

adjective

  1. not heard of before; unprecedented or unknown
  2. unacceptable or outrageous unheard-of effrontery

unheard-of Synonyms

unheard-of

modif.

unprecedented, unique, new; see unknown 1, unusual 2.

unheard-of Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • thing: The nights have been very cold, and sleep an unheard-of thing, just an odd hour here and there.
  • deal: Egypt Hot Deals, discount travel vacation packages Unheard-of hot deals!
  • atrocity: Unheard-of atrocities against the camp inmates, particularly against female prisoners, were proved against them.
  • level: Householders have not experienced sustained capital losses on housing since the fifties and arrears and possessions have reached unheard-of levels.
  • way: Therefore, it is necessary that we train ourselves in the future in an unheard-of way.

Modifying Another Word

  • previously: Sadly, I couldn't finish them, which is frankly previously unheard-of.
  • almost: It is almost unheard-of for the monks ' dormitory to lead into the nave.
  • hitherto: Schools with specialisms in business and technology, arts and media have emerged with a hitherto unheard-of orientation toward the ' real world ' .

Browse dictionary entries near unheard-of

  1. unheard
  2. unhealthy
  3. unhealthful
  4. unharness
  5. unharmonious
  6. unharmed
  7. unhappy
  8. unhappiness
  9. unhappily
  10. unhandy
  1. unheeded
  2. unhelm
  3. unheralded
  4. unhesitating
  5. unhinge
  6. unhistoric
  7. unhitch
  8. unholy
  9. unhook
  10. unhoped-for