Synonyms

unsighted

British

/ ʌnˈsaɪtɪd /

adjective

not sighted
not having a clear view
1. (of a gun) not equipped with a sight
2. (of a shot) not aimed by means of a sight

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Other Word Forms

unsightedly adverb

Example Sentences

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Luis Enrique picked Matvei Safonov over Lucas Chevalier here and the Russian 'keeper was unsighted for Al-Tamari's opener.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Verstappen, partially unsighted in the wet conditions, briefly passed the Australian, and then complained over the radio that he had suddenly braked.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

But Bowen leveled again in the 55th with a shot that went through the legs of a defender and past an unsighted Mendy and into the far corner.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2021

Then Darlow, who was perhaps unsighted, sprawled leftwards to turn away Lo Celso’s placed effort.

From The Guardian • Sep. 27, 2020

And they could only hope that they would continue to remain unsighted as they upped-ship once more and cruised into a regular traffic lane for earthing at the port.

From Plague Ship by Norton, Andre

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