unseen

adjective

un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn How to pronounce unseen (audio)
Synonyms of unseennext
1
: not seen or perceived
unseen dangers
2
: sight sense 1
an unseen translation

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The sequence also brought back a glimpse at Storm Reid, who played Rue’s sister, and returned Nika King, who plays Rue’s mother, and included unseen footage of Rue and Fezco together in a tribute to Cloud. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026 These small, unseen details build trust and create a culture where people feel supported and confident to grow. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The restoration reinstitutes the original ending of the film unseen by audiences since the 1940s. Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 Several are now cataloged, but because these galaxies are so faint and hard to find, many more probably lurk out there, as yet unseen. Phil Plait, Scientific American, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unseen

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unseen was in the 13th century

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“Unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unseen. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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unseen

adjective
un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn How to pronounce unseen (audio)
ˈən-
: not seen : invisible

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