unseen

adjective

un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn How to pronounce unseen (audio)
Synonyms of unseennext
1
: not seen or perceived
unseen dangers
2
: sight sense 1
an unseen translation

Examples of unseen in a Sentence

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So far, Swift has released three versions of the video, starting with the original and then, last week, two extended cuts with previously unseen footage and behind-the-scenes Easter eggs. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2026 After stalking up unseen to within fifty yards, the three men suddenly stand up straight and march shoulder to shoulder directly toward the corpse. Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026 Serpell observes that even Pecola thrills to eruptions of beauty on a familiar rundown street that otherwise go unseen. Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026 Scuffles have been known to break out near the track — perhaps over money changing hands in unseen corners during each race. Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unseen

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unseen was in the 13th century

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“Unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unseen. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.

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unseen

adjective
un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn How to pronounce unseen (audio)
ˈən-
: not seen : invisible

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