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Tacit

Verb / ˈtæsɪt / Another word for tacit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

understood or implied without being stated

Synonyms & similar words

understood silent implied implicit understood unspoken unsaid wordless implicit indirect inferred hinted alluded suggestive assumed undeclared inarticulate unuttered unvoiced unpronounced unexpressed

Example sentences

  1. The tacit understanding between the two friends was that they would always have each other's back.
  2. The tacit approval of the project by the boss gave the team the confidence to proceed.
  3. Her tacit agreement to the plan was evident from the nod of her head.
  4. The taciturn man's tacit disapproval of the proposal was felt by everyone in the room.
  5. The tacit knowledge of the experienced worker was invaluable to the new team members.

Quotes

  • The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them. - Stephen King
  • Sometimes, the things that go unsaid are the things that mean the most. - Unknown
  • It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it. - Maurice Switzer

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