unnoticed

adjective

un·​no·​ticed ˌən-ˈnō-təst How to pronounce unnoticed (audio)
Synonyms of unnoticednext
: not seen or noticed
an unnoticed error
a change that has gone unnoticed

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Being home all day has made homeowners more aware of comfort issues, inefficiencies and aging equipment that may have gone unnoticed when their house sat empty for most of the day. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Many code enforcement violations can go unnoticed until someone files a complaint. — James Taylor, CBS News, 30 July 2026 His impressive presence, however, does not go unnoticed, especially with offensive spirit animal George Kittle rehabilitating on the side. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 In summary, anyone already planning to order a thermal-invisibility cape and spend the evening strolling unnoticed past infrared cameras should put the grappling hook back in the cupboard. — New Atlas, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unnoticed

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unnoticed was in 1660

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“Unnoticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnoticed. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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