Unobserved Meaning in English
word
ˌʌn.əbˈzɝvd
UN-ub-ZURVD
ʌnɒbzˈɜːvd
un-ob-ZURVD
Definition
If something is unobserved, it happens or exists without being noticed or watched by anyone.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal or scientific contexts. Used to describe actions, facts, or details that nobody has noticed. Often follows verbs like 'go', 'remain', or 'pass'. Not used when someone is slightly noticed—means completely unnoticed.
Spanish: sin ser observado - desapercibidoPortuguese (BR): despercebido - sem ser observadoPortuguese (PT): desapercebido - sem ser observadoChinese (Simplified): 未被注意到 - 未被观察到Chinese (Traditional): 未被注意到 - 未被觀察到Hindi: अप्रेक्षित - अनदेखाArabic: غير مُلاحَظ - غير مرصودBengali: অবলোপিত - নজরে না-পড়াRussian: незамеченный - оставшийся без вниманияJapanese: 気づかれない - 観察されないVietnamese: không bị chú ý - không ai quan sátKorean: 관찰되지 않은 - 눈에 띄지 않는Turkish: fark edilmeden - gözlemlenmedenUrdu: غیردیدہ - بغیر کسی کے دیکھےIndonesian: tidak teramati - tidak diperhatikan
Example Sentences
The cat slipped out of the house unobserved.
basic
The change in rules went unobserved by most students.
basic
She left the meeting unobserved.
basic
The bird built its nest unobserved in the old tree.
natural
His quiet achievements often go unobserved.
natural
Sometimes the most important details remain unobserved until it’s too late.
natural