adjective Uncommon

undetected

Undetected (adjective) means not noticed or discovered. Example: “The thief slipped out of the building undetected.”

adjective

Not noticed or discovered.

"The thief slipped out of the building undetected."

How to use undetected

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishManaging to avoid being noticed or caught.

Common pairings

go undetected remain undetected

more undetected comparative, most undetected superlative

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The thief slipped out of the building _____.

From un- plus detected.

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What does “undetected” mean?

The word “undetected” means not noticed or discovered. In plain terms, managing to avoid being noticed or caught.

How do you use “undetected” in a sentence?

Here is “undetected” used in a sentence: “The thief slipped out of the building undetected.”

What part of speech is “undetected”?

“Undetected” is an adjective.

Is “undetected” a common word?

“Undetected” is an uncommon word in modern English.