What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unshown
Example
The unshown footage from the movie set was leaked online. [unshown: adjective]
Example
The artist's unshown works were discovered in a storage unit after their death. [unshown: adjective]
unseen
Example
The hidden camera captured unseen footage of the wildlife in the forest. [unseen: adjective]
Example
The ghostly presence was unseen by the characters until the end of the movie. [unseen: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unseen is more commonly used than unshown in everyday language. Unseen is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while unshown is less common and refers to a specific type of absence.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unshown and unseen?
Both unshown and unseen are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
