unperceived

/'ʌnpə'si:vd/

Thân thiện

The subtle change in the room's lighting went unperceived by the sleeping cat.

Definition

AdjectiveNot noticed or observed; not perceived by the senses or the mind.

Usage

The adjective "unperceived" describes something that exists or happens but is not detected, noticed, or recognized by anyone. It emphasizes the lack of awareness or observation.

Examples

• The subtle change in the chemical's color went unperceived by the laboratory assistants.
• A small, unperceived crack in the pipe eventually led to a major leak.
• The spy moved through the crowd, his actions unperceived by the security team.

Advanced Usage

• "remain unperceived": To continue to be unnoticed.
  • The animal's natural camouflage allowed it to remain unperceived by predators.
• "largely unperceived": Mostly or generally not noticed.
  • A shift in public opinion was occurring, largely unperceived by the political establishment.

Variants and Related Words

• Perceive (verb): To become aware of, notice, or observe through the senses.
• Perception (noun): The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
• Imperceptible (adjective): Impossible to perceive or detect by the senses; extremely slight or gradual.

Synonyms

• Unnoticed
• Unobserved
• Undetected
• Unseen
• Overlooked

Antonyms

• Perceived
• Noticed
• Observed
• Detected
• Apparent

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not perceived or commented on

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unremarked