: 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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The move reverses a Biden-era decision to keep it at its temporary headquarters in Colorado, an unnamed person familiar with the announcement told The Associated Press.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s a fundamental rub that’s talked about in every boardroom, according to a person with knowledge of these conversations, who asked to remain unnamed to speak about private discussions.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
But, former President Joe Biden reportedly signed an order granting her an additional year of protection, according to the outlet, citing unnamed sources.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Citing unnamed sources, Bloomberg said the mining company could lower costs by as much as 20%.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s a fundamental rub that’s talked about in every boardroom, according to a person with knowledge of these conversations, who asked to remain unnamed to speak about private discussions.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
But, former President Joe Biden reportedly signed an order granting her an additional year of protection, according to the outlet, citing unnamed sources.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Citing unnamed sources, Bloomberg said the mining company could lower costs by as much as 20%.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Unnamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnamed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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