Unobserved: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone or something is not noticed or seen by others. Often implies a natural or unintentional lack of attention.

• She managed to slip out of the room unobserved.
• The animal remained unobserved by the passing hikers.

Used when someone or something is deliberately placed out of sight, often with the intention of not being found. Implies a purposeful action to stay out of view.

• The treasure was hidden deep in the forest.
• She kept her diary hidden under her bed.

Used when someone or something has not been noticed or discovered, often in contexts implying the successful avoidance of being found. Commonly used in technical or security contexts.

• The malware remained undetected by the antivirus software.
• The thief moved through the house undetected.

Used when something is not visible to the observer, either because it is out of view, obscured, or not looked at. More general and less intentional than 'hidden'.

• The mountain's peak was unseen through the clouds.
• She was unseen in the crowd of people.