sight unseen

adverb

: without inspection or appraisal

Examples of sight unseen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Introduced as a chance for high-minded singles earnestly seeking lifelong love to find their soulmates, sight unseen, the show has since faced constant controversy, ranging from participants’ complaints about the conditions on set to a handful of alarming lawsuits. Judy Berman, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024 Pillow Talk tells the tale of a New York interior decorator named Jan Morrow (Doris Day) who, sight unseen, takes an enormous dislike to Brad Allen (Rock Hudson), a playboy song writer who shares her party-line phone. Marc Berman, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 The first six episodes of Season 7 are now streaming, with a new crop of potential couples getting engaged sight unseen and maaaaaybe making it to the altar. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024 Like in seasons past, the individuals must form connections in the pods and get engaged sight unseen before meeting in person for the first time. Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sight unseen 

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Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sight unseen was in 1892

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Cite this Entry

“Sight unseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sight%20unseen. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

sight unseen

adverb
: without inspection or estimate of worth
bought it sight unseen
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