unspecified

adjective

un·​spec·​i·​fied ˌən-ˈspe-sə-ˌfīd How to pronounce unspecified (audio)
Synonyms of unspecifiednext
: not named or stated explicitly : not specified
an unspecified location
unspecifiable adjective
unspecifiable sources

Examples of unspecified in a Sentence

some unspecified person is expected to replace him temporarily as director of operations until a permanent director can be found
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Brown ordered each to perform 60 hours of community service, have no contact with the victims and pay an unspecified amount of restitution. Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026 Sporting goods retailers Nike and Fanatics are also named as defendants in the lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages of more than $50,000. Todd Feurer, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026 Acuña died Monday of unspecified causes. Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026 The plaintiff is seeking a jury trial for this lawsuit and unspecified damages. Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unspecified

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unspecified was in 1624

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“Unspecified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unspecified. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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