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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Meanwhile, opportunities for empathy, creativity, gratitude and effective problem-solving can go unnoticed. James Davis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Astronomers are puzzled that such a glaring inconsistency could have gone unnoticed in existing data, such as the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), which provides our earliest snapshot of the universe. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 25 June 2026 Laundry is one of the most routine activities in modern households, yet its environmental impact often goes largely unnoticed. Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 For perpetrators, upskirting is a crime committed in seconds, often unnoticed. Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unnoticed

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Jun. 2026.

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