unwitnessed

[ uhn-wit-nist ]

/ ʌnˈwɪt nɪst /

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adjective

lacking the signature of a witness: an unwitnessed legal document.

not perceived by the senses; not noticed or observed: unwitnessed everyday occurrences.

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Origin of unwitnessed

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at un-¹, witness, -ed²

Words nearby unwitnessed

unwisest, unwish, unwished, unwished-for, unwit, unwitnessed, unwitting, unwittingly, unwitty, unwonted, unworkable

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How to use unwitnessed in a sentence

Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch took the extraordinary position that voters who failed to anticipate that the Supreme Court would change the rules after their unwitnessed ballot was already cast should have their ballots tossed out.
If the Supreme Court decides the election, it will likely all come down to Brett Kavanaugh|Ian Millhiser|October 30, 2020|Vox
When the combatants are discovered in their illegal and unwitnessed fight, Palamon does not fear death.
Chaucer for Children|Mrs. H. R. Haweis
On the other hand, the hero fears not that if he withhold the avowal of a just and brave act it will go unwitnessed and unloved.
Essays, First Series|Ralph Waldo Emerson
The vow, therefore, remained unwitnessed and unratified, but he held it inviolable nevertheless.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady|Lucas Malet

It is no regular treaty, being unwitnessed by Consuls, and lacking the proper legal formulas.
The Two First Centuries of Florentine History|Pasquale Villari
Made in ignorance, unwitnessed though his vow might be, it remained inviolable.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady|Lucas Malet

British Dictionary definitions for unwitnessed

unwitnessed

/ (ʌnˈwɪtnɪst) /

adjective

without the signature or attestation of a witness

not seen or observed

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