also: ノー・マーク
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
unnoticed; off the radar; not under observation
General use for something or someone that is not being watched, noticed, or considered. Often used in competitive or strategic contexts.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from no mark
He was off everyone's radar, but suddenly emerged as a title contender.
その問題は長い間ノーマークだった。
That issue had long gone unnoticed.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
unmarked; without a mark
Used for items, documents, or surfaces that have no mark, label, or indication. Less common than the figurative senses.
ノーマークの箱がいくつか倉庫に残っていた。
Several unmarked boxes were left in the warehouse.
The defender ended up leaving him completely unmarked.
In the second half, he ended up completely unmarked.
The unmarked player scored the goal.
He took the shot while completely unmarked.