unvoicedconflict
nounUK /ʌnˈvɔɪst ˈkɒn.flɪkt/
US /ʌnˈvɔɪst ˈkɑːn.flɪkt/
A fight that people have in their minds without saying anything out loud.
The two friends had an unvoicedconflict about who should sit in the front seat, but neither said a word.
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2. A disagreement between groups that is never openly discussed.
There was an unvoicedconflict between the two teams about sharing the playground.
3. A feeling of anger that someone keeps secret instead of talking about it.
His unvoicedconflict with his brother made family dinners feel awkward.
4. A problem between people that everyone senses but no one mentions.
The unvoicedconflict in the classroom disappeared once the teacher asked everyone to share their feelings.