unwitnessed

[ uhn-wit-nist ]

adjective

1. lacking the signature of a witness:

   an unwitnessed legal document.

2. not perceived by the senses; not noticed or observed:

   unwitnessed everyday occurrences.

unwitnessed

/ ʌnˈwɪtnɪst /

adjective

1. without the signature or attestation of a witness
2. not seen or observed

Word History and Origins

Origin of unwitnessed¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; un- ¹, witness, -ed ²

Example Sentences

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.

From Vox

When the combatants are discovered in their illegal and unwitnessed fight, Palamon does not fear death.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

The vow, therefore, remained unwitnessed and unratified, but he held it inviolable nevertheless.

From Project Gutenberg

It is no regular treaty, being unwitnessed by Consuls, and lacking the proper legal formulas.

From Project Gutenberg

Made in ignorance, unwitnessed though his vow might be, it remained inviolable.

From Project Gutenberg