as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
thus far the novel I've been working on remains unbaptized
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unbaptized
Researchers think the bodies likely belonged to unbaptized children.
—
Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
Because the Catholic Church promulgated the belief that a child who died unbaptized could not be buried in consecrated ground, lay people desperate for their children to be properly laid to rest would find their own sites of significance.
—NBC News, 8 Apr. 2021
Duendes, a type of gnome that has long been featured in regional Catholic lore, are said to haunt, and even steal, unbaptized babies.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2018
Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
Because the Catholic Church promulgated the belief that a child who died unbaptized could not be buried in consecrated ground, lay people desperate for their children to be properly laid to rest would find their own sites of significance.
—NBC News, 8 Apr. 2021
Duendes, a type of gnome that has long been featured in regional Catholic lore, are said to haunt, and even steal, unbaptized babies.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbaptized
Adjective
-
In late December, On3 reported that Ewers, who could turn pro and declare for the NFL draft this month, has been offered $6 million by an unnamed school to enter the NCAA’s transfer portal and sign to play another season of college there.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
9 Jan. 2025
-
Comments in Hill’s upload ultimately support the unnamed girl and condemn the church for the public shame.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
The 57-year-old Canada native explained to host Josh Horowitz that the unidentified man confused her for one of the socially-conscious singers, who were canceled after lead member Natalie Maines criticized then-President George W. Bush during a 2003 concert.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2025
-
Those detained, which reportedly includes two unidentified American citizens, form part of a larger group of 125 individuals from 25 countries who have been detained in the last two months.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid has made the first contact necessary to sound out a potential transfer involving Atalanta's Brazilian powerhouse Ederson according to AS, which cited anonymous sources.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
-
Making the budget work required pulling the most out of some largely anonymous figures.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near unbaptized
Cite this Entry
“Unbaptized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbaptized. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share