unnoticed

adjective

un·​no·​ticed ˌən-ˈnō-təst How to pronounce unnoticed (audio)
Synonyms of unnoticednext
: not seen or noticed
an unnoticed error
a change that has gone unnoticed

Examples of unnoticed in a Sentence

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This is the kind of look that doesn’t go unnoticed. Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2026 In cooked dishes, the bitterness is usually milder and may go unnoticed. Caitlin Beale, Health, 11 Feb. 2026 With less than two guests per crew member, no need or desire goes unnoticed. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 Smith recalls a recent burglary at a business across the street, which went unnoticed for days after thieves broke in and caused significant property damage. Monique John, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unnoticed

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unnoticed was in 1660

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“Unnoticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnoticed. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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