CEFR C1

unstated

adjective

Meaning

Not said or written down explicitly, but understood or implied.

Examples

There were several unstated assumptions in the contract that later caused problems.
Her unstated desire for a promotion was clear from her extra efforts.

Synonyms: implied, implicit, tacit, undeclared

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unstated (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

Definition

Not said or written down explicitly, but understood or implied.

Examples

There were several unstated assumptions in the contract that later caused problems.
Her unstated desire for a promotion was clear from her extra efforts.
The politician's speech hinted at unstated concerns about the new policy.

How to Use unstated

unstated assumption (collocation): A belief or idea that is taken for granted without being expressed. — "We need to identify the unstated assumptions behind this proposal."
unstated condition (collocation): A requirement or stipulation that is not explicitly communicated. — "The job offer had an unstated condition of working overtime."
unstated rule (collocation): A guideline for behavior that is understood but not formally announced. — "There are many unstated rules in this office about how to behave."

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