unnoticed

adjective

un·​no·​ticed ˌən-ˈnō-təst How to pronounce unnoticed (audio)
: not seen or noticed
an unnoticed error
a change that has gone unnoticed

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The widespread fan interest in the new league has not gone unnoticed by its owners, who have not been slow to act on their expansion plans. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 This means that moments of forgetfulness, conflict or emotional distance tend to stick, while daily acts of kindness, support and affection often go unnoticed. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 The journalist stayed in the chat for days with his presence unnoticed and access to high-level security intel. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025 Photographer Bob Gruen, who was behind the iconic album cover, said that the band wasn't known at the time, which might've contributed to the band going unnoticed. Marina Watts, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unnoticed

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unnoticed was in 1660

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“Unnoticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnoticed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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