unseen

adjective

un·​seen ˌən-ˈsēn How to pronounce unseen (audio)
1
: not seen or perceived
2
: sight sense 1
an unseen translation

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Another new tech feature allows ads on Facebook Reels to generate unseen pixels in each video frame, automatically expanding the aspect ration to make the creative more immersive. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 May 2025 There were long, grassy glades all around and the tiger would have a hard time trying to return to the kill unseen. Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025 Even when the surface churns with waves, the anchor holds below, rooted in unseen ground. Nancy Zamierowski, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 In the hallway, an unseen WLF guard barks at his squeamish companion (Vince Song) to ignore their captor's screams while Isaac works. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unseen

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 21 May. 2025.

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unseen

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

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