unseen

adjective

Definition of unseennext
as in hidden
not seen or able to be seen unseen dangers He escaped unseen.

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Recent Examples of unseen The new edition includes previously unseen archival photographs, a new introduction, a personal eulogy for late Smiths bassist Andy Rourke and a foreword from Oasis’ Noel Gallagher. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026 Portcast data indicates that 139 vessels were queued up at the Port of Shanghai last Monday, reaching highs unseen across 2025 and 2026. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 The judge’s decision came after a two-day hearing in Collin County this week, where previously unseen character evidence about both young men was brought to light, the Star-Telegram previously reported. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026 All the 2026 finalists of Ocean Photographer Of The Year demonstrate the power of undersea photography to reveal unseen ecosystems, document environmental challenges and inspire greater care for the ocean. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unseen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unseen
  1. hidden
  2. invisible
  3. faint
  4. inconspicuous
  5. indistinct
  6. imperceptible
  7. slight
Adjective
  • The Sun quincunxes Pluto, highlighting where careful effort meets control issues, hidden pressure, or shifting priorities.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Clarke pursued authenticity ingeniously, using tiny, hidden radio microphones that transmitted to tape recorder from afar, in order to capture dialogue with maximal spontaneity.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of hidden
Adjective
  • These connections form an invisible architecture of care and belonging.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • However, an unpredictable schedule is part of the invisible contract that comes with making consequential decisions.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of invisible
Adjective
  • This stage begins when the moon enters the faint edges of Earth's shadow, called the penumbra.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That year, the Perseids will peak in the glare of a waxing moon just four days from turning full, and the moonlight will hide many of the shower's fainter shooting stars.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of faint
Adjective
  • Martynka's shelter, located in an inconspicuous two-bedroom apartment in central Krakow, has hosted more than 100 women and children.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In an effort to be as inconspicuous as possible, the musicians didn’t write anything down.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of inconspicuous
Adjective
  • Yet cycling’s code of ethics is both large and indistinct; the scale of Pogačar’s dominance threatens its traditions.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • There, a holiday somewhere hot and indistinct, the only clear memory compressed into the feeling of rough grains of sand studding her feet.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Definition of indistinct
Adjective
  • Movie genres wax and wane over time in a way that can be borderline imperceptible.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • And, scarily, this kind of inflammation is mostly imperceptible.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of imperceptible
Adjective
  • The delicate shape still nods to classic ballet flats, but the slight heel gives everything a little more polish, making the pairing feel less Sunday lunch with your nan and more Copenhagen Fashion Week.
    — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Early pothole testing actually caused a slight structural bend in a rear swingarm.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of slight

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“Unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unseen. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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