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

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Over the last few days, Fragment Design founder Hiroshi Fujiwara has been slowly trickling out teasers of a previously unseen Fragment Design x Nike Mind 002 sneaker with an all-new Flyknit upper. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Feb. 2026 Judging by the explosive reactions to his yet-unseen film, more Nordic colleagues should take notice. Marta Balaga, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026 Weather forecasts, modern banking, international trade and GPS all depend on a fragile web of infrastructure extending from Earth's orbit to the ocean floor — a web that's largely unseen and, experts warn, increasingly at risk. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026 The fairytale tiara then went unseen for many years, until Princess Kate dusted it off for a triumphant return 24 years later. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unseen

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 8 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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