unseen

adjective

un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn 

1

: not seen or perceived

2

: sight sense 1

an unseen translation

Examples of unseen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The movie unfolds from the perspective of an unseen spirit, who watches the domestic drama of a teen (Callina Liang), her brother (Eddy Maday) and their parents (Lucy Liu and Chris Sullivan) – and sometimes makes their, ahem, presence felt. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 June 2025

Izzy’s need to connect her poetry and life to some unseen and unknown reader is reflected in Smart’s special bond with the audience, making the exchange of both actor and character deeply intimate and personal. —Frank Rizzo, Variety, 13 June 2025

This focus on the unseen details is a valid reason for a high mark up. —Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 13 June 2025

Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip, 46, shared an unseen reel of photos from their wedding on the eve of their anniversary and Ines' christening, shouting out both family milestones. —Janine Henni, People.com, 13 June 2025

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
• amine
• arene
• athene
• baleen
• beeline
• benzene
• between

Kids Definition

unseen

adjective

un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn 

ˈən-

: not seen : invisible