unnamed

adjective

un·​named ˌən-ˈnāmd How to pronounce unnamed (audio)
: not having a name or identified by name : not named
a newly discovered and unnamed species
received their information from an unnamed informant

Examples of unnamed in a Sentence

used some unnamed procedure for testing the accuracy of the device the newspaper article quoted several unnamed sources
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In exchange, Leiweke allegedly told the Legends CEO, unnamed by the DOJ, that OVG would give them some of the business through subcontracts. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 9 July 2025 However, Councilman Jake Pearlman (Noah Bean), whose political prowess helped establish the Cold Case Division, is unconcerned with this unnamed victim. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2025 The unnamed friend acted as a safety pilot and recalled that Baldwin was used to flying with his hands, the report said. Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025 The unnamed victim was driven by friends to a local hospital, and later flown by Boston Medflight helicopter to a mainland hospital to be treated further for his injuries. Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unnamed

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unnamed was in the 15th century

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“Unnamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnamed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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