unnoticed
Unnoticed is an adjective meaning not perceived or observed, often because something is inconspicuous, trivial, or briefly present. It can describe people, objects, or events that fail to attract attention. The term implies an absence of notice rather than deliberate concealment.
Etymology: The word derives from the prefix un- (not) combined with noticed, which in turn comes from
Usage: In everyday language, unnoticed describes things that pass by without drawing attention, for example, "an
Distinctions: Unnoticed describes the state of not being seen by observers, whereas unnoticeable or inconspicuous describe
See also: unseen, inconspicuous, overlooked, obscurity, invisibility.