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unwritten
[uhn-rit-n]
adjective
not actually formulated or expressed; customary; traditional.
Synonyms: , , ,not written; not put in writing or print; oral.
an unwritten agreement.
containing no writing; blank.
unwritten
/ ʌˈɪə /
adjective
not printed or in writing
effective only through custom; traditional
without writing upon it
Word History and Origins
Origin of unwritten1
Example Sentences
As the two worked on a laptop, the harmonies and unwritten connective tissue seemed to return to Wilson, Sahanaja said.
Even when giving advice for complex cases, “there’s an unwritten rule on how long a nurse should take per call: 12 minutes.”
As a coming-of-age story, it’s more about the electrifying present than the unwritten future, however often that future comes up for discussion.
The majority of L.A. county didn’t vote for Trump, and by defying their wishes, the Dodgers have broken their unwritten contract with a city that has supported them almost unconditionally.
Human rights groups believe there is an unwritten agreement between the four neighbouring countries to allow each other's security forces to pursue dissidents over the border.
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