unseen

adjective

un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn 

1

: not seen or perceived

unseen dangers

2

: sight sense 1

an unseen translation

Examples of unseen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Having the musicians out of sight keeps the audience in the moment, but with music so integral to the production, keeping them unseen even at curtain call may be a disservice. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

The team also tested PASSAGE on a Unitree G1 humanoid robot across 50 previously unseen physical layouts. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Moore plays Mona, a meek, thoroughly unseen wife and mother who impulsively decides to audition for a community theater musical despite having no experience. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

On social media, viewers immediately marveled at Rosalía’s ability to deliver her usual powerful vocals during the first song while striking the pose — and some wondered if she was somehow being propped up through unseen means. — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing unseen

• sight unseen

Rhymes for unseen

• agin
• alkene
• allene
• ameen
• amin
• arene
• athene
• baleen
• beeline
• benzene
• between
• bromine

Kids Definition

unseen

adjective

un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn 

ˈən-

: not seen : invisible