undetected
adjective
un·de·tect·ed
ˌən-di-ˈtek-təd 
-dē-
: not observed, noticed, or detected
an undetected flaw/error
an undetected illness
These rare mistakes are subtle and may go undetected for months and even years.—
Mario Salvadori
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Advertisement Some experts fear that H5N1 is essentially flying under the radar, spreading undetected among birds, livestock and possibly humans, and say the increase in positive test results at sewage plants could be an indication of this.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
The effects of infestation can go undetected for two years, hindering forest managers from quickly identifying and eradicating it.
—Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 13 May 2024
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
The effects of infestation can go undetected for two years, hindering forest managers from quickly identifying and eradicating it.
—Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 13 May 2024
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“Undetected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undetected. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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