anonymously

adverb

anon·​y·​mous·​ly ə-ˈnä-nə-məs-lē 

: in an anonymous manner : without identification of the source

They made the donation anonymously.

The problem, of course, is that so much of online commenting is done anonymously, making it easier for keyboard poltroons to write whatever they want without the accountability—without the shame.

—Daniel Ruth

Holocaust denial material can frequently be found on computer bulletin boards, which are used by white-power and neo-Nazi groups to schedule meetings and disseminate information anonymously.

—Michiko Kakutani

A few scrupulous tax lawyers have anonymously leaked details of shelter schemes to the IRS.

—Franklin Foer

Examples of anonymously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To anonymously report a tip, Denton County Crime Stoppers can be reached at 1-800-388-TIPS (8477) or www.dentoncountycrimestoppers.com. —Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2024

Silk Road allowed users to buy and sell products anonymously, including drugs and fake government documents. —Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 25 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

anonymous + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above