Unseen: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'unseen' when talking about something that hasn’t been seen or noticed, often in a more general or abstract sense.

• The beauty of the forest remained largely unseen by the visitors
• Many details went unseen in the initial inspection

Use 'unnoticed' when something is not observed or not given attention, often implying a lack of awareness.

• Her hard work often goes unnoticed
• A mistake in the report went unnoticed by the editor

Use 'invisible' when something cannot be seen, often because it is too small, transparent, or camouflaged.

• The bacteria are invisible to the naked eye
• The magician made the coin seem invisible

Use 'hidden' when something is deliberately placed out of sight or concealed.

• She found a hidden treasure chest in the attic
• Important documents were hidden in a secret compartment

Use when referring to something not visible or not noticed.

• She left the room, unseen by anyone
• There are many unseen dangers in the jungle

Use when something happens that was not anticipated or predicted.

• They faced unexpected difficulties on their journey
• She received an unexpected phone call from her old friend

Use when describing something that causes astonishment or amazement.

• The results of the experiment were surprising
• He received a surprising amount of support from the community

Use in formal contexts to describe something that was not predicted or planned for.

• The project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances
• An unforeseen event caused the company to revise their strategy