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Definition of unheard-of - 2 dictionary results

un⋅heard-of

  [uhn-hurd-uhv, -ov, -uhv]
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–adjective
1. that was never heard of; unknown: an unheard-of artist.
2. such as was never known before; unprecedented: an unheard-of salary.
3. shocking or outrageous: unheard-of conduct.
Origin:
1585–95
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un·heard-of   (ŭn-hûrd'ŭv', -ŏv')
adj.  

  1. Not previously known; unknown.

  2. Without precedent; unparalleled.

  3. Highly offensive; outrageous or brazen.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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