unwritten
adjective
un·writ·ten
ˌən-ˈri-tᵊn 
1
: not expressed in writing : oral, traditional
an unwritten rule
2
: containing no writing : blank
Examples of unwritten in a Sentence
They had an unwritten agreement.
an unwritten contract may not be enforceable
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Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
Each platform has its own vibe, its own language, and its own unwritten rules about what’s cool.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
As per an unwritten rule of 80’s science fiction; the device must include a plasma globe.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
As explained in Fashion Journal, these groups function like micro-societies, complete with lingo and unwritten codes.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unwritten
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“Unwritten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwritten. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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unwritten
adjective
un·writ·ten
ˌən-ˈrit-ᵊn
ˈən-
1
: not put in writing : oral, traditional
an unwritten law
2
: containing no writing : blank
unwritten pages
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