undetected
adjective
un·de·tect·ed
ˌən-di-ˈtek-təd 
-dē-
: not observed, noticed, or detected
an undetected flaw/error
an undetected illness
These rare mistakes are subtle and may go undetected for months and even years.—
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Viruses change over time, and many cases have probably gone undetected.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, Black women are more likely to develop breast cancer at a young age and go undetected.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
Such errors can easily go unnoticed, allowing fraudulent activities to remain undetected.
—Shai Gabay, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
If brake fluid loss remains undetected, front braking may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, Black women are more likely to develop breast cancer at a young age and go undetected.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
Such errors can easily go unnoticed, allowing fraudulent activities to remain undetected.
—Shai Gabay, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
If brake fluid loss remains undetected, front braking may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Undetected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undetected. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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