Word
invisible
Meanings
Impossible to see; not visible.
Not noticed or not given attention, even though present or important.
Definition
Invisible means impossible to see, often because something is hidden, transparent, or too faint.
If something is invisible, you cannot see it with your eyes. It may be blocked from view, blend into the background, or be too small or faint to notice. The word is also used more broadly for things like work or people that are overlooked or not noticed.
Examples
- From a distance, the fishing line was effectively invisible against the glittering water.
- In the constant noise of the newsroom, I felt invisible despite sitting right in the middle of the team.
- The stage crew moved with such precision in the dark that they seemed invisible to the audience.
- Because the app updates happened automatically, her work remained invisible to most users.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse invisible (cannot be seen) with invincible (cannot be defeated).
More at C1 level
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More adjectives
- agnostic An agnostic is someone who does not claim to know whether God exists.
- pragmatic Pragmatic means focused on practical results rather than ideals or theories.
- ubiquitous Present, appearing, or found everywhere at the same time.
- cynical Cynical describes believing that people are mainly motivated by self-interest and not sincere.
- apathetic Apathetic means showing little or no interest, concern, or enthusiasm.