unlisted

adjective

un·​list·​ed ˌən-ˈli-stəd How to pronounce unlisted (audio)
1
: not appearing on a list
especially : not appearing in a telephone book
unlisted numbers
2
: being or involving a security not listed formally on an organized exchange : over-the-counter

Examples of unlisted in a Sentence

There's an unlisted bonus track on the CD. He is buying shares in an unlisted company.
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When allergens go unlisted, individuals with severe allergies are put at serious risk. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025 When the award top spots were announced on social, fans of the brand were quick to chime in with their favorite products–including a Trader Joe's item that has gone unlisted on the winners list. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2025 Mass spectrometry is a sophisticated type of testing that identifies unlisted chemicals or components in a solution. Yasmine Salam, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025 Clients can access unlisted assets, including hedge funds, with a minimum investment of just $25,000 in a product, compared to the typical $200,000 to $250,000 minimum imposed by many private banks. Kevin Lim, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unlisted

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unlisted was in 1645

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“Unlisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlisted. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

unlisted

adjective
un·​list·​ed ˌən-ˈlis-təd How to pronounce unlisted (audio)
ˈən-
: not appearing on a list
an unlisted telephone number
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