Unpronounced

The adjective 'unpronounced' describes something that is not clearly or distinctly spoken or articulated; that is said or sounded indistinctly, mutely, or in a barely perceptible manner. It can also refer to something, such as a physical feature or characteristic, that is not strongly marked or noticeable, that is subtle, muted, or barely apparent. Furthermore, it can figuratively describe an idea, intention, or feeling that is not explicitly expressed, remains implicit, or is merely hinted at. In essence, 'unpronounced' indicates a lack of clear enunciation, prominence, or explicit expression.

Unpronounced meaning with examples

• The child's stutter resulted in many words being left unpronounced, leaving gaps in her stories that her mother would fill in with patient understanding. The teacher recommended speech therapy so that the child could pronounce all of her words clearly and concisely.
• As the suspect spoke, several syllables of the confession were intentionally unpronounced, as if he was holding something back. The detectives leaned in close, trying to understand the hidden implication of the suspect's unpronounced statement.
• The artist employed subtle color gradients, making the details of the mountain range unpronounced in the painting to convey the softness of dusk. The reviewer described the mountain range as a masterpiece compared to the other more pronounced features of the painting.
• There was an unpronounced tension in the room between the two rivals, a sense of unspoken animosity. It made everyone in the room extremely uncomfortable.
• Her accent was a combination of many origins, the nuances of certain vowels being so unpronounced it was difficult to place where she was from. An attempt at a deeper vocal pronunciation by the speaker would have helped determine her origin.