unmissed

adjective

un·​missed
¦ən+
: not missed
could sneak out and be unmissed all night

Word History

Etymology

Middle English unmist, from un- entry 1 + mist, past participle of missen to miss

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unmissed was in the 15th century

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“Unmissed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmissed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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