1
: not seen or perceived
2
: sight sense 1
an unseen translation
Examples of unseen in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In one shot, for instance, suspended clothing forms a plush, colorful backdrop for the family members at dinnertime, where the five of them smile from behind a dining table that boasts six settings—one reserved for the unseen Holton.
—
Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
As the film opens, Cliff has reached the six-month mark of his sobriety following an unseen but frequently referenced drunk driving incident.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
An oil painting by Pablo Picasso, unseen by the public for more than 80 years, will go under the hammer in Paris next month.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
The activation will feature photo opps and interactive challenges, as well as exclusive unseen footage from the series, visits to the Confessional Room, a real-life All Stars Hall of Fame and more.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unseen
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
As the film opens, Cliff has reached the six-month mark of his sobriety following an unseen but frequently referenced drunk driving incident.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
An oil painting by Pablo Picasso, unseen by the public for more than 80 years, will go under the hammer in Paris next month.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
The activation will feature photo opps and interactive challenges, as well as exclusive unseen footage from the series, visits to the Confessional Room, a real-life All Stars Hall of Fame and more.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unseen
Cite this Entry
“Unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unseen. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share