unseen

adjective

un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn How to pronounce unseen (audio)
1
: not seen or perceived
2
: sight sense 1
an unseen translation

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The book also includes 150 black-and-white and color photographs, many of which are previously unseen. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 26 Feb. 2025 Alongside a fresh story and previously unseen areas, the DLC will feature new weapons and Legion Arms that allow for the creation of additional combat styles. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 The protection request follows months of public back and forth, including Baldoni launching a website with previously unseen texts between the director and the couple, and in January, his team released a 10-minute behind-the-scenes clip of a slow-dancing scene the actors performed. Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025 This Pisces season begins with a New Moon on February 27, an opening into the unseen. Colin Bedell, Them, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unseen

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 12 Mar. 2025.

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unseen

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

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