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

Examples of unseen in a Sentence

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Collectively, the satellites will work as a team to ensure no missile threat goes unseen. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026 Spring Ahead with Vigilance The transition from winter to spring may seem like a fresh start, but unseen damage can quietly compromise Southern homes. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 The results hint at the influence of an unseen third object in this system. Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026 The filmmakers had unprecedented access to the Cruyff family’s private archives, including unseen home movies and a series of deeply personal audio recordings Cruyff made in the final months of his life. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unseen

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 14 Mar. 2026.

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unseen

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

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