Unseen

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsin/

Definitions of unseen

adjective not seen or noticed; invisible

Example Sentences

A1 The cat crept through the house, unseen by the sleeping humans.

A2 She felt a presence in the room, but it remained unseen in the darkness.

B1 The artist's talent remained unseen until a gallery finally recognized their work.

B2 The detective searched for clues in the unseen corners of the crime scene.

C1 The unseen forces of nature shape the world in ways we cannot always comprehend.

C2 The unseen beauty of the underwater world is revealed to those who dare to explore its depths.

Examples of unseen in a Sentence

formal The detective searched for clues in the unseen corners of the crime scene.

informal I found some cool stuff in the unseen part of the attic.

slang There's some unseen drama going on between them.

figurative The unseen forces of nature can be both beautiful and powerful.

Grammatical Forms of unseen

• past tense: unseen
• plural: unseens
• comparative: more unseen
• superlative: most unseen
• present tense: unsee
• future tense: will unsee
• perfect tense: has/have unseen
• continuous tense: is/are unseeing
• singular: unseen
• positive degree: unseen
• infinitive: to unseen
• gerund: unseeing
• participle: unseen

Origin and Evolution of unseen

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unseen' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'seen' which comes from Old English 'seon'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unseen' has retained its original meaning of not being seen or observed, but it has also taken on figurative meanings relating to things that are hidden, unnoticed, or unnoticed.