undetected
adjective
un·de·tect·ed
ˌən-di-ˈtek-təd 
-dē-
: not observed, noticed, or detected
an undetected flaw/error
an undetected illness
These rare mistakes are subtle and may go undetected for months and even years.—
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But Yahya moved undetected in the tunnels under Gaza, rarely coming above ground and avoiding detection by Israel’s electronic surveillance.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Hidden issues like foundation damage, mold, or outdated sewer lines often remain undetected until after the purchase, turning initial projections upside down.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Adorned in their macabre attire, the caterpillars can safely navigate spiderwebs undetected.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
This can skew critical processes if untested data assumptions go undetected.
—Tarun Eldho Alias, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Hidden issues like foundation damage, mold, or outdated sewer lines often remain undetected until after the purchase, turning initial projections upside down.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Adorned in their macabre attire, the caterpillars can safely navigate spiderwebs undetected.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
This can skew critical processes if untested data assumptions go undetected.
—Tarun Eldho Alias, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Undetected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undetected. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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