unnoticed

adjective

un·​no·​ticed ˌən-ˈnō-təst How to pronounce unnoticed (audio)
: not seen or noticed
an unnoticed error
a change that has gone unnoticed

Examples of unnoticed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
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.
But there may be a silent drain on your profits that often goes unnoticed: A lack of transparency from credit card processors can cost businesses. Robert Day, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 However, the destruction of thousands of homes and businesses in the L.A. area will likely have a far greater impact on the lives of ordinary residents, whose stories often go unnoticed compared to their famous neighbors. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025 Unlike traditional news outlets, social media platforms allow everyday individuals to share firsthand accounts, break down stories in real-time, and amplify underreported issues that might otherwise go unnoticed. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 That new legal environment has not gone unnoticed by the banking industry. Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unnoticed 

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unnoticed was in 1660

Dictionary Entries Near unnoticed

Cite this Entry

“Unnoticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnoticed. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on unnoticed

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!