unseen

adjective

un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn 

1

: not seen or perceived

unseen dangers

2

: sight sense 1

an unseen translation

Examples of unseen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those rules initially seemed to pay off, but recently, previously unseen photos emerged online, and the singer was reportedly not happy. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2026

Researchers successfully produced previously unseen crystal lattices through natural molecular deformation. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

In contemporary African literature, these spirit worlds influence how writers explore memory, identity, history, violence, belonging, and the unseen forces at play. — Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026

Alongside early iterations of original Polo ties and other rare ephemera were previously unseen photographs pulled from the company archives, documenting Ralph Lauren’s first visit to Tokyo. — Zachary Weiss, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing unseen

• sight unseen

Rhymes for unseen

• agin
• alkene
• allene
• ameen
• amin
• arene
• athene
• baleen
• beeline
• benzene
• between
• bromine

Kids Definition

unseen

adjective

un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn 

ˈən-

: not seen : invisible