unsuspected
Flying under radar
Unsuspected describes something not known, imagined, or anticipated—often something that existed all along without anyone realizing.
An unsuspected talent emerges unexpectedly.
An unsuspected danger lurks unnoticed.
The tumor went unsuspected for years.
The word often carries a note of surprise when the hidden thing finally comes to light.
Not predicted or expected
- unanticipatedNot predicted beforehand
- startlingCausing sudden surprise
- shockingCausing intense surprise
- astonishingCausing great wonder
unlooked-for · unpredicted · unthought-of · unimagined · jaw-dropping · eye-opening · bombshell · curveball
Made invisible deliberately
- latentPresent but inactive
- undetectedNot discovered yet
- unrevealedNot made public
- undisclosedNot made known
unnoticed · buried · covert · camouflaged · masked · veiled · obscured · lurking
Lacking knowledge of something
- obliviousLacking any awareness
- naiveInnocently unsuspecting
- guilelessFree from deceit
- trustingInclined to believe others
unwitting · unknowing · credulous · off-guard · unprepared · blindsided
unforeseen
Not predicted or expected
- unanticipatedNot predicted beforehand
- startlingCausing sudden surprise
- shockingCausing intense surprise
astonishing · unlooked-for · unpredicted · unthought-of · unimagined · jaw-dropping · eye-opening · bombshell · curveball · staggering
concealed
Made invisible deliberately
- latentPresent but inactive
- undetectedNot discovered yet
- unrevealedNot made public
undisclosed · unnoticed · buried · covert · camouflaged · masked · veiled · obscured · lurking · dormant
unaware
Lacking knowledge of something
trusting · unwitting · unknowing · credulous · off-guard · unprepared · blindsided
uncovered
Made visible or known
found · detected · discovered · unmasked · surfaced · emerged · turned-up
unsuspectedsuspected
Believed possibly guilty
known · detected · discovered · recognized · identified