unobserved

/ˌʌnəbˈzɜːvd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnəbˈzɜːrvd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-əb-ˈzərvd How to pronounce unobserved (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unobserved — adjective

  • unobservedpositive
  • more unobservedcomparative
  • most unobservedsuperlative

1. happening or done in a way that no one sees, watches, or detects — used when an

1.形容詞C1
釋義

happening or done in a way that no one sees, watches, or detects — used when an action, movement, or mistake takes place without anyone being aware of it.

例句

The cat slipped out of the kitchen unobserved while Apinya was carrying in the groceries.

slipped out + unobserved (manner adverb)

Darius managed to enter the lecture hall unobserved through a side door near the stage.

enter + unobserved (manner adverb)

同義詞
  • unnoticed

    more common; focuses on people not paying attention, whereas 'unobserved' emphasises that no one was watching

  • unseen

    more direct; refers specifically to not being seen visually, while 'unobserved' includes being heard or detected

  • undetected

    often used for problems, flaws, or hidden things that escape discovery even when looked for

反義詞
  • observed

    direct opposite, meaning watched or noticed

  • noticed

    common opposite; refers to being seen or becoming known to someone

文法句型

go + unobserved

remain + unobserved

pass + unobserved

verb + unobserved

用法筆記

Frequently appears after linking verbs (go, remain) where the headword functions as a subject complement describing an unnoticed state. Can also be used adverbially after action verbs such as slip, enter, or work.

常見錯誤

❌She unobserved the mistake in the report.
✅The mistake went unobserved in the report.
💡'unobserved' is an adjective, not a verb. Use it after a linking verb like 'go', 'remain', or 'pass'.