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; see origin at un- 1, witness, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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In the case of an unwitnessed cardiac arrest, CPR likely wouldn’t be beneficial.
From Slate ● Feb. 13, 2024
“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 ● Nov. 17, 2022
"His injuries were most likely incurred from an unwitnessed fall," the statement said.
From Fox News ● Mar. 24, 2022
The medical examiner on Thursday stated that there were no illegal drugs in Saget’s system and that his “injuries were most likely incurred from an unwitnessed fall.”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 16, 2022
If only a river could go uncrossed, and whatever lay on the other side could live as it pleased, unwitnessed and unchanged.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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