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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Behind many accomplishments are friends, colleagues, mentors, relatives, teachers, and caregivers whose contributions often go unseen. Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Using unseen footage from Presley’s 1969 to 1976 Las Vegas residency, the movie plays the hits – plus The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel – but also showcases his sense of humor, quipping with crowds and cutting up with bandmates. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 June 2026 The Telegram Terror Plot, which has not published production credits in order to protect those behind it, will use first-hand testimony, exclusive access and unseen archive to explore how the attacks were carried out. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 June 2026 The episode ends with the sight of an unconscious Lance in the trunk of a car, abducted by some unseen assailant. Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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unseen

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

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