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unseen

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adjectivenoun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ʌnsˈiːn/

US

  • /ənˈsin/

Description

"Unseen" describes something that has not been seen or noticed. It may be physically hidden from view, missed by people, or not known yet. A secret garden tucked away behind overgrown hedges might stay unseen by passersby. The quiet struggles of a friend can also go unseen, even when they are close to us. Sometimes, the strongest forces are the ones that work unseen.

Think of it like this: if something is visible, it is seen. If it is not, it is unseen. That does not mean it does not exist; it simply means no one has noticed it or looked at it yet. In stories, the unseen world often suggests mystery, magic, or things beyond normal human experience.

Examples

  1. 1

    Hidden damage

    The small crack went unseen until the wall started to fall apart.

  2. 2

    Background work

    Most of his work goes unseen because he does it quietly in the background.

    • Phrase

      go unseen

      not be noticed

  3. 3

    Hidden costs

    The report looks at the unseen costs of moving to a new city.

  4. 4

    Unreleased photos

    The museum has released unseen photos from the singer's early career.

  5. 5

    Family care

    Much of the care that keeps a family running remains unseen.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • unseenadjectivenoun