Definition

Not seen or recognized; something that goes without being observed or acknowledged.

Example

The small details in the painting often go unnoticed by most visitors.

Conversation

I was surprised how many great details went unnoticed in that painting.

I know! It’s amazing what you can miss if you don't look closely.

Exactly! I feel like art often has so much depth that goes unnoticed.

Totally! We should go back and take our time next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unnoticed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "noticed" (from the verb "notice", which comes from Latin "notitia", meaning knowledge or awareness). The word "unnoticed" means not being aware of or not being recognized.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'awareness' ('noticed') — that's why unnoticed means something that is not recognized or seen.

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