unnoticed

adjective

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

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This does not go unnoticed by Britt (Isabelle Bonfrer), a bartender who watches it unfold with quiet amusement. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 The Atlanta Braves also activated a deal with Kalshi without a formal announcement around the start of August that went unnoticed by news media. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Senior tight end Ryan Wynn may have toiled in the shadows a year ago during Oswego’s surprising run to the Class 8A state championship game but his impact didn’t go unnoticed. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 The hand ball went unnoticed by Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser, and the goal stood. — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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