Synonyms for

Unseen

Verb / ʌˈnsi:n / Another word for unseen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Not seen or noticed; invisible.

Synonyms & similar words

spiritualdomain spiritualworld unobserved invisible hidden concealed unnoticed unobserved camouflaged veiled obscure latent unapparent undetected unperceived unrecognized unsuspected clouded covered masked shrouded disguised cloaked

Synonyms by register

Formal

undetected unobserved concealed hidden

Informal

out of sight behind the scenes under wraps

Literary

unbeknown unfathomed veiled

Antonyms

seen visible apparent obvious perceptible manifest clear

Common collocations

  • unseen forces
  • unseen hand
  • unseen danger
  • unseen by the naked eye
  • unseen potential
  • unseen consequences
  • unseen part

Word family

noun unseen
adjective unseen
adverb unseen

Usage note

Often used to describe something that exists or operates without being noticed or perceived. Can imply mystery or subtlety.

Example sentences

  1. The mouse was unseen by the cat.
  2. The ghost was unseen by the humans.
  3. The bacteria is unseen by the naked eye.
  4. The spy moved through the crowd unseen.
  5. The treasure was unseen for centuries.

Quotes

  • Trust is like an unseen shadow.
  • The wind is an unseen force.
  • The mind is an unseen universe.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words