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

The objects create discrete ecosystems often bound by unseen forces. — Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

She’s taken our domestic and global policy and government affairs operations to unseen levels of accomplishment. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Shaped by childhood shortsightedness that turned the world into soft blurs of color, she is inspired by intuition; rich, expressive palettes; and the magic of bringing unseen ideas to life. — New York Times Games, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2026

There’s definitely a new movie coming out with unseen footage and recognizing what a talent George was. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 Sep. 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