American English

How to pronounce unseen

adjectiveB2
uhnSEEN

/ənˈsin/

2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Hidden from view or not noticed.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Hidden from view or not noticed.

The small crack went unseen for months.

The danger was unseen by the hikers.

Good to know

Unseen means that other people do not see something; it does not mean that a person cannot see. Use blind for that meaning.

Common phrases & grammar

unseen danger · unseen damage · unseen consequences

remain unseen by + person

unseen + noun

adjective

Not made available for people to view before.

The museum displayed previously unseen photos.

The director released unseen footage from the film.

Good to know

Unseen does not always mean newly made. It can describe old material that people are viewing for the first time.

Common phrases & grammar

previously unseen footage · previously unseen photos · unseen material

previously unseen + noun

Useful expressions

go unseen

remain unnoticed

The mistake went unseen for months.

Related words & forms