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

During sentencing, Judge Kazuhiko Obata said the victim’s testimony, provided remotely and anonymously, was highly credible even though the defendant denied his charges brought by the prosecutors, who demanded 10 years in prison, according to Kyodo News. —Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025

The official, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the talks, said Trump believes the immediate threat from Iran has been neutralized and that Netanyahu understood the U.S. position. —Amanda Castro hannah Parry shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025

Sources close to the club, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, agree that the arrival of Nico Williams is expected to allow Flick to use Raphinha in a more central role. —Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 20 June 2025

The police department is urging anyone with information to come forward via their Major Incident Public Portal or anonymously through Crimestoppers. —Christina Coulter, People.com, 19 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

anonymous + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anonymously

• synonymously