unannounced

adjective

un·​an·​nounced ˌən-ə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce unannounced (audio)
: occurring without any prior announcement or warning : not announced
an unannounced concert
showed up unannounced at her doorstep

Examples of unannounced in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The cast also includes Julia Garner as a female Silver Surfer, in addition to unannounced roles for Paul Walter Hauser and John Malkovich. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024 The unannounced visit comes less than a month after Congress passed a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine. Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for unannounced 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unannounced was circa 1775

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“Unannounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unannounced. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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