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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The lair goes undetected for six months.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2025
The actual number of incidents, though, is likely higher, as many incidents go undetected.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The more sabotage missions completed undetected, the greater the prize — but if a celebrity saboteur is caught, the contestant faces a difficult decision.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The more sabotage missions completed undetected, the greater the prize – but if a Celebrity Saboteur is caught, the contestant faces a difficult decision.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
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Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2025
The actual number of incidents, though, is likely higher, as many incidents go undetected.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The more sabotage missions completed undetected, the greater the prize — but if a celebrity saboteur is caught, the contestant faces a difficult decision.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The more sabotage missions completed undetected, the greater the prize – but if a Celebrity Saboteur is caught, the contestant faces a difficult decision.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Undetected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undetected. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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