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- [uh b-zurv]
- /əbˈzɜrv/
- /ʌnəbˈzɜːvd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-zurv]
- /əbˈzɜrv/
Definitions of unobserved word
- verb with object unobserved to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street. 1
- verb with object unobserved to regard with attention, especially so as to see or learn something: I want you to observe her reaction to the judge's question. 1
- verb with object unobserved to watch, view, or note for a scientific, official, or other special purpose: to observe an eclipse. 1
- verb with object unobserved to state by way of comment; remark: He observed frequently that clerks were not as courteous as they used to be. 1
- verb with object unobserved to keep or maintain in one's action, conduct, etc.: You must observe quiet. 1
- verb with object unobserved to obey, comply with, or conform to: to observe laws. 1
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Origin of unobserved
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English observen < Middle French observer < Latin observāre to watch, regard, attend to, equivalent to ob- ob- + servāre to keep, save, pay heed to
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Parts of speech for Unobserved
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unobserved popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unobserved usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unobserved
adv unobserved
- behind someone's back — without someone's knowledge or consent
- clandestinely — characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious: Their clandestine meetings went undiscovered for two years.
- furtively — taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret: a furtive glance.
- in camera — a judge's private office.
- in confidence — full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing: We have every confidence in their ability to succeed.
Antonyms for unobserved
adj unobserved
- ceremonious — especially or excessively polite or formal
adjective unobserved
- contemplated — to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars.
- empiric — A person who, in medicine or other branches of science, relies solely on observation and experiment.
- empirical — Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
- existential — Of or relating to existence.
- experient — A person who experiences something.
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