UNSEEN Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

unseen

adjective

Definition of unseen

as in hidden

not seen or able to be seen unseen dangers He escaped unseen.

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Recent Examples of unseen Every improvement in astronomical technology, from Hubble and Gaia to Webb and future observatories, reveals millions or even billions of previously unseen stars. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 Instead, the 39-year-old Argentine GOAT returned this summer to possibly claim the trophy for a second time in a row — unseen since Brazil's back-to-back victory in 1958 and 1962 and ending on the ultimate high note. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 July 2026 Why are fans responding just as strongly to Swift’s still-unseen wedding as to the public spectacle of her Eras Tour? — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 July 2026 These are often folks who were the first in their families to go to college, the first in their families to ascend to certain positions and to achieve a level of economic stability that was unseen in their family previously. — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unseen

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseen

Adjective

This question surfaces the hidden hypothesis behind the initiative.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Utilizing space meant tucking a compact kitchen with a hidden floor-to-ceiling pantry into one corner of the apartment.

— Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026

Definition of hidden

Adjective

Haaland was subbed out late after only two shots and one on goal, arguably the biggest star of this World Cup all but invisible.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Basically, the fact that zinc did not always agree with carbon and nitrogen suggests that δ66Zn may be sensitive to ecological processes that are invisible to traditional tracers (offering a complementary lens rather than a replacement).

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of invisible

Adjective

There was a pungent smell and a faint buzzing sound coming from the bedroom.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Though her father has moved to Savannah in the faint hope of reviving his relationship with her and his grandchildren, Anna has wisely kept her distance from him, given his criminal past and his as-yet-unarticulated failings as a parent.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of faint

Adjective

Ezra stays inconspicuous by filming the lines with a pair of Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses, which synch with his iPhone.

— David Kamp, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Test vinegar for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area on colored sheets before using it to freshen them.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2026

Definition of inconspicuous

Adjective

The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026
At first, the change is imperceptible but Nick notices that his sleepy village seems more vibrant, more populated with people.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Definition of imperceptible

Adjective

Ndoye didn't shoot on his first touch of the ball, though, and that slight hesitation to control the ball and gather for a shot left just enough time for Argentina to swoop in to block the shot.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
England will be slight favorites given the amount of world-class quality supporting its star man.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of slight

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