Definition

Not noticed or recognized by someone; something that is not seen or understood.

Example

The changes in the environment often go unperceived by the general public.

Conversation

Did you notice how the changes in the plan went mostly unperceived by everyone?

Yeah, it was surprising how people just went along with it.

I wonder if that's because they trust the organizers too much.

Definitely, sometimes things can slip by unperceived when you're not paying attention.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unperceived → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "perceived" (from Latin "percipere", meaning to seize or take in). The word "unperceived" means not taken in or not noticed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') noticing or 'taking in' ('percipere') something — that's why unperceived means something that goes unnoticed.

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