unwitnessed
Americanadjective
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lacking the signature of a witness.
an unwitnessed legal document.
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not perceived by the senses; not noticed or observed.
unwitnessed everyday occurrences.
adjective
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without the signature or attestation of a witness
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not seen or observed
Etymology
Origin of unwitnessed
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; un- 1, witness, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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“This moral theme and argument prevail throughout the picture. What is right and what is wrong? My 18-year-old self sat in the cinema long after the credits rolled, gobsmacked by a beauty and complexity of humanity hitherto unwitnessed in cinema and dare I say in my own existence.”
From Los Angeles Times
“The investigation determined, to the best of our knowledge, that an unwitnessed incident involving one individual happened on the morning of July 31 … and no foul play occurred,” park officials said.
From Los Angeles Times
She suffered four unwitnessed, unexplained, injuries in a seven month period in 2019-2020.
From BBC
"His injuries were most likely incurred from an unwitnessed fall," the statement said.
From Fox News
"His injuries were most likely incurred from an unwitnessed fall. A toxicology analysis did not reveal any illicit drugs or toxins. The manner of death is accident. Our condolences go out to Mr. Saget’s loved ones during this difficult time."
From Fox News
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