unseen

adjective

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

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Meanwhile, the penalty kill is also humming at a rate unseen in Denver for a long time. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025 Only the unseen auditions made the broadcast, suggesting the other was ultimately cut. Haley Kluge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025 The public constantly praises Reid for his offensive innovation and established coaching tree, but players often point to Reid’s communication and situational instincts as the unseen engine. Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025 Mushrooms never grow in isolation—to see one is to assume a vast network of mycelium sprouting unseen nearby. Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025 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 11 Nov. 2025.

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unseen

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

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