unadvertised

adjective

un·​ad·​ver·​tised ˌən-ˈad-vər-ˌtīzd How to pronounce unadvertised (audio)
: not publically announced or made known in an advertisement : not advertised
unadvertised discounts
The concert sold out despite being unadvertised.

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The town hall was not publicized outside of NASA ahead of time, but live video of the event was available—unadvertised—on an obscure NASA streaming website. ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025 These groups offer excellent opportunities to meet new contacts, stay informed about industry developments, and even discover unadvertised job openings. Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 17 June 2025 There's also an unadvertised free tier called Teams, which Wire's in-app messaging says is intended for small businesses or personal use. PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025 All and all, the closer-than-advertised focus is a net positive and translates into some additional, unadvertised versatility in use. PCMAG, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unadvertised

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unadvertised was in 1864

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“Unadvertised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unadvertised. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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