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The future? Like unwritten books and unborn children, you don't talk about it.
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau

Meaning of "unwritten" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNWRITTEN

unwritten  [ʌnˈrɪtən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNWRITTEN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unwritten is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNWRITTEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Unwritten

Unwritten is the debut studio album by English singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield. It was released in the United Kingdom on 6 September 2004, where it debuted at number one, and in the United States on 2 August 2005, where it debuted at number twenty-six. It spawned the singles "Single", "These Words", "Unwritten", which later served as the theme song from MTV reality series The Hills, "I Bruise Easily" and "The One That Got Away". The song "Drop Me in the Middle" featured rapper Bizarre of D12 on the international and UK versions of the album, but the U.S. version featured rapper/singer Estelle. In 2006, the album was re-released in North America with new album artwork and a slightly altered track listing.

Definition of unwritten in the English dictionary

The first definition of unwritten in the dictionary is not printed or in writing. Other definition of unwritten is effective only through custom; traditional. Unwritten is also without writing upon it.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNWRITTEN


Brighton
ˈbraɪtən
Britain
ˈbrɪtən
Briton
ˈbrɪtən
Britten
ˈbrɪtən
Dayton
ˈdeɪtən
ghostwritten
ˈɡəʊstˌrɪtən
handwritten
ˈhændˌrɪtən
kitten
ˈkɪtən
laten
ˈleɪtən
metropolitan
ˌmɛtrəˈpɒlɪtən
outwritten
ˌaʊtˈrɪtən
overwritten
ˌəʊvəˈrɪtən
puritan
ˈpjʊərɪtən
Samaritan
səˈmærɪtən
securitan
sɪˈkjʊərɪtən
seiten
ˈsaɪtən
skywritten
ˈskaɪˌrɪtən
titan
ˈtaɪtən
typewritten
ˈtaɪpˌrɪtən
written
ˈrɪtən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNWRITTEN

unworried
unworshipful
unworshipped
unworth
unworthily
unworthiness
unworthy
unwound
unwoundable
unwounded
unwrap
unwrapped
unwrapping
unwreaked
unwreathe
unwrinkle
unwrite
unwritten law
unwrought
unwrung

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNWRITTEN

backbitten
bitten
conscience-smitten
flea-bitten
forgotten
frostbitten
hard-bitten
litten
mitten
poplar kitten
rewritten
sex kitten
sitten
smitten
snakebitten
twitten
unbitten
underwritten
unsmitten
well-written
yitten

Synonyms and antonyms of unwritten in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNWRITTEN»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «unwritten» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of unwritten

Translation of «unwritten» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNWRITTEN

Find out the translation of unwritten to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unwritten from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unwritten» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

未付印的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

no escrito
570 millions of speakers

English

unwritten
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अलिखित
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غير مكتوب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

неписаное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tácito
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অলিখিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pas encore écrit
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak bertulis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ungeschrieben
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

成文化されていない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인쇄되지 않은
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unwritten
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nói miệng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எழுதப்படாத
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अलिखित
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yazılmamış
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

non scritto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niepisana
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

неписане
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nescrisă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άγραφους
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ongeskrewe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oskriven
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

uskreven
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unwritten

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNWRITTEN»

The term «unwritten» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.289 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNWRITTEN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unwritten

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10 QUOTES WITH «UNWRITTEN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unwritten.
1
John Perry Barlow
You do not know our culture, our ethics, or the unwritten codes that already provide our society more order than could be obtained by any of your impositions.
2
Carrie Chapman Catt
No written law has ever been more binding than unwritten custom supported by popular opinion.
3
Kristin Cavallari
It's an unwritten rule - girl friends' boyfriends are off limits, even after they break up.
4
Charles Davenport
Custom, that unwritten law, By which the people keep even kings in awe.
5
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
The future? Like unwritten books and unborn children, you don't talk about it.
6
Nadine Gordimer
Perhaps the best definition of progress would be the continuing efforts of men and women to narrow the gap between the convenience of the powers that be and the unwritten charter.
7
Kathleen Hanna
I can't constantly be trying to write the unwritten song, the song that the 15-year-old girl needs. I need to write the song that I need.
8
Kurt Huber
A state that suppresses all freedom of speech, and which by imposing the most terrible punishments, treats each and every attempt at criticism, however morally justified, and every suggestion for improvement as plotting to high treason, is a state that breaks an unwritten law.
9
Christopher Lasch
It is no longer an unwritten law of American capitalism that industry will attempt to maintain wages at a level that allows a single wage to support a family.
10
Spike Lee
There's an unwritten law that you cannot have a Jewish character in a film who isn't 100 percent perfect, or you're labeled anti-Semitic.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNWRITTEN»

Discover the use of unwritten in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unwritten and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
My Unwritten Books
Yet a unifying perception underlies this diversity. The best we have or can produce is only the tip of the iceberg. Behind every good book, as in a lit shadow, lies the book which remained unwritten, the one that would have failed better.
George Steiner, 2013
2
Unwritten: A Novel
"Sunday leads a solitary existence, spending most of his time reading and fishing on his boat, hidden among the Ten Thousand Islands off the Florida coast.
Charles Martin, 2014
3
The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships
The authors share what they have learned about social relationships over the course of years struggling with the effects of autism, identifying Ten Unwritten Rules as general guidelines for handling social situations.
Temple Grandin, Sean Barron, Veronica Zysk, 2005
4
The Unwritten Girl
When her brother, Theo, becomes lost in a book, Rosemary and her new friend Peter embark on a life-or-death quest into the Land of Fiction to save Theo with the help of their guide Puck, a faerie shape-shifter.
James Bow, 2006
5
Unwritten
This novel proves big things come in small packages.First impressions are not always correct either, when it comes to AgentCaroline Blaine. Officer David Reese has met his match when she returns.Things will never be the same.
M. C. Henson, 2007
6
The Unwritten Rules Of Phd Research
This title, from Gordon Rugg and Marian Petre, discusses the unwritten rules of the academic world, the things people forget to tell you about doing a doctorate.
Petre, Marian, Rugg, Gordon, 2010
7
America's Unwritten Constitution: The Precedents and ...
A renowned constitutional scholar explores the little-understood relationship between the written Constitution and the many external factors that shape our interpretations of this foundational document.
Akhil Reed Amar, 2012
8
The Unwritten Rule
But if there's one unwritten rule, it's this: you don't mess around with a friend's boyfriend. So Sarah tries to resist temptation.
Elizabeth Scott, 2010
9
The Unwritten Rules: The Six Skills You Need to Get Promoted ...
This book will help any aspiring executive take control of his or her career advancement." —Dayton Ogden, former chairman and head of global CEO practice,Spencer Stuart As predictable career paths have become extinct in most organizations ...
John Beeson, 2010
10
The Unwritten Laws of Engineering
Packed with contemporary examples, this new volume is a must for anyone entering the engineering field or for practicing engineers who are interested in improving their professional effectiveness.
W. J. King (professor.), James G. Skakoon, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNWRITTEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unwritten is used in the context of the following news items.
1
A Status Report On The Kansas City Royals
POSNANSKI: There's an unwritten code in baseball, these unwritten rules of certain ways that you're supposed to act in the game. MORRIS: Those rules played ... «WWNO, May 15»
2
This Week In Baseball: 'Unwritten' Rules Pose A Problem
We need to talk about baseball's “unwritten” rules. The ones that lead to the biggest farce in sports, the bench clearing brawl. The Kansas City Royals and ... «CBS Local, Apr 15»
3
Former gang member shares unwritten rule of gang culture
"They broke a law, not only in the legal world, but also in the illegal world," Hunter said, explaining the unwritten rule for gang members that you don't break. «WMC Action News 5, Apr 15»
4
Dakota Johnson Sings Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" & 'The …
Model Cara Delevingne, filmed Dakota Johnson singing “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield, and it's pretty much the best thing ever. First we hear someone ... «Bustle, Mar 15»
5
Book of Unwritten Tales 2 review: Consumer of worlds, champion of …
I didn't play the first Book of Unwritten Tales, which I'm now realizing was a mistake. I heard it mentioned a few times at release—mostly in the context of "There's ... «PCWorld, Feb 15»
6
The Book Of Unwritten Tales 2 Review (PC)
Point and click adventure games seem to be having a bit of a resurgence recently, and one of the latest entrants to the genre is The Book Of Unwritten Tales 2 ... «TheSixthAxis, Feb 15»
7
Carey & Gross Close the Book on "The Unwritten: Apocalypse"
That's exactly the theme that drove "The Unwritten" for its first 70 issues (and an original graphic novel), is Tom's story fact or fiction? Or is it somewhere in ... «Comic Book Resources, Jan 15»
8
Congressional Black Caucus Chair: 'Unwritten Rule That Black …
“This decision seems to underscore an unwritten rule that Black lives hold no value; that you may kill Black men in this country without consequences or ... «PJ Media, Nov 14»
9
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 hits Steam Early Access with a new …
Released to English audiences in 2011, The Book of Unwritten Tales was a wonderful point-and-click fantasy adventure about a gnome named Wilbur ... «PC Gamer Magazine, Sep 14»
10
7 Unwritten Rules Of The Office Your Boss Will Never Tell You
In fact, the more attention you pay to the workplace dynamics, the more you will realize that there are many unwritten rules that no one tells you about. As a result ... «Business Insider, Aug 14»

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