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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The cast addressed what many pundits have said was the key demographic in the 2024 presidential election: young men who feel unseen. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024 Residents react with previously unseen suspicion to anyone taking videos or photos in the streets. Katya Soldak, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 When people begin getting eaten by an unseen creature, the train’s passengers and crew must save the day. EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Bats, spiders, cemeteries, unseen creatures living in our homes– even roadkill– have stories to tell and important lessons to teach us. Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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unseen

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