Noumenon: a thing or event that is believed or known about, despite its inability to be detected via the five human senses
This word can be used to describe something that leaves room for uncertainty, as you cannot taste, see, hear, smell, or feel it. From infancy, we use our senses as a primary method of learning, yet isn't it always the unseen that becomes our favorite to explore? Think about it. God, love, aliens and ghosts (if you believe in that sort of thing) all leave room for questions. And though centuries of questions have been left unanswered, there are so many people who still dedicate their lives to chasing the unknown.
Here's an example of how to use this elusive word:
Eric was hesitant to believe in ghostly creatures, but a baffling brush of his arm in an empty room made him acutely aware of the noumenon's presence.
Give this word some credit despite its lack of tangibility. You may be surprised how useful the unseen can be.
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