go unheard

phrase

: to be ignored
The students' concerns went unheard by the school's administration.

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While the Silo 17 citizens are getting murdered en masse, Troy has the image switched to a thermal map and has the audio cut off, so that the people look like colored blobs — and so their screams go unheard. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 This contest is not just an opportunity for the rising generation, but also for adults to learn from the dreams, worries, and priorities of young voices that often go unheard. — Usa Today Network Staff Reports, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Farmworkers are often called the backbone of the country’s food system, yet their stories frequently go unheard. — Ashlin Sanchez, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 Its most visible and articulate champion in Mabel Bassett would go unheard. — Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go unheard

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“Go unheard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20unheard. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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