What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unnoticed
Example
Her hard work often goes unnoticed by her colleagues. [unnoticed: adjective]
Example
He slipped out of the room unnoticed. [unnoticed: adverb]
unseen
Example
The thief made off with the painting, unseen by the security guards. [unseen: adjective]
Example
She moved through the forest unseen, avoiding detection. [unseen: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unseen is more commonly used than unnoticed in everyday language. Unseen is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while unnoticed is less common and tends to be used in specific situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unnoticed and unseen?
Both unnoticed and unseen are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
