undocumented

adjective

un·​doc·​u·​ment·​ed ən-ˈdä-kyə-ˌmen-təd How to pronounce undocumented (audio)
: not documented: such as
a
: not supported by documentary evidence
undocumented expenditures
b
: lacking documents required for legal immigration or residence
undocumented workers

Examples of undocumented in a Sentence

The company cannot reimburse you for undocumented travel expenses.
Recent Examples on the Web
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More than a third of U.S. states allow undocumented immigrants to receive driver’s licenses, but Florida does not. Hannah Critchfield, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025 Williams issued a preliminary injunction on April 29 prohibiting all state law enforcement official and police agencies, including FHP, from arresting undocumented immigrants who come into Florida. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025 Nevertheless, the One Big Beautiful Bill penalizes states that provide health insurance coverage to undocumented immigrants. Noreen Sugrue, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Nuccio and fellow Republicans say the state could save $116 million over two years by eliminating health care for undocumented immigrants, but some Democrats have said that coverage is a key priority. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for undocumented

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undocumented was in 1867

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“Undocumented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undocumented. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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