unseen

adjective

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

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Milei, at odds with the press to a degree unseen since the 1983 restoration of Argentine democracy, has escalated his media-bashing in recent weeks as his flagship campaigns against corruption and inflation falter. Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 The United States is now witnessing the unraveling of nearly a century of organizing, civil disobedience and personal sacrifice by ordinary people who helped build Black political power to heights unseen since Reconstruction. ABC News, 2 May 2026 Wildlife biologist and National Geographic Explorer Doug Smith, who led the project that reintroduced gray wolves in the 1990s, discusses how the park’s landscape has changed since the wolves arrived, including previously unseen photos and videos. Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 2 May 2026 The cut features plenty of unseen character arcs and alternate takes. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026 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 6 May. 2026.

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unseen

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

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