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

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The site functions as a public service that allows the creator to stay mentally engaged while identifying trends and connections between stories that might otherwise go unnoticed by those too busy to consume multiple news sources. Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026 The shift has not gone unnoticed by residents — and not all of them view it the same way. Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026 One aspect of my beauty routine that goes completely unnoticed (shamefully unnoticed) is my hands. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026 For most people, those weak links develop gradually during everyday activities and go unnoticed until chronic tension and pain are present. Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 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 9 Apr. 2026.

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