\Un*heard"\, a. 1. Not heard; not perceived by the ear; as, words unheard by those present. 2. Not granted an audience or a hearing; not allowed to speak; not having made a defense, or stated one's side of a question; disregarded; unheeded; as, to condem? a man unheard. What pangs I feel, unpitied and unheard! --Dryden. 3. Not known to fame; not illustrious or celebrated; obscure. Nor was his name unheard or unadored. --Milton. {Unheard of}. (a) Not heard of; of which there are no tidings. (b) Unknown to fame; obscure. --Glanvill.