unwritten Meaning & Definition
What Does Unwritten Mean?
Unwritten is used as an adjective meaning Not written. It is also used to mean Oral or otherwise communicated without writing. As a verb, it means past participle of unwrite. As a verb, it means To erase; to revert to a state where (something) was never written.
Word Facts for Unwritten
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | spontaneous, spoken and unscripted |
| Antonyms | written |
Unwritten Definition (Adjective)
- Not written.
- Oral or otherwise communicated without writing.
- Implicit or understood but not formally articulated.
It's an unwritten rule that you lock the gate when you leave the swimming pool.
- Containing no writing; blank.
unwritten paper
Unwritten as a Verb
- past participle of unwrite
Verb
- To erase; to revert to a state where (something) was never written.
- To nullify.
- To deconstruct.
- (computer engineering) To revert to a known state in so that new data can be written.
Synonyms of Unwritten
Unwritten synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Unwritten
Unwritten in a Sentence
It's an unwritten rule that you lock the gate when you leave the swimming pool.
unwritten paper
Word Forms & Grammar
unwritten (not comparable)
unwritten
Words That Rhyme With Unwritten
Origin of Unwritten
From Middle English unwriten, from Old English unwriten, unġewriten (“unwritten”), equivalent to un- + written.
Quick Answers About Unwritten
Is unwritten an adjective or a verb?
Unwritten is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for unwritten?
Close synonyms of unwritten are spontaneous, spoken and unscripted. See the full list of unwritten synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of unwritten?
The opposite of unwritten is written.