unnamed

adjective

un·​named ˌən-ˈnāmd How to pronounce unnamed (audio)
: 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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Planet Nero serves as the backdrop for the action-adventure, which will include original songs from an unnamed K-pop producer. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025 The top of the mountain, also as yet unnamed, is the perfect spot from which to observe evolution. Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025 The complaint includes multiple unnamed co-conspirators who allegedly practiced shooting at ranges with Ali and Mahmoud. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025 The unnamed new season was first announced in 2020, when FX revealed the series had been renewed for seasons 11, 12, and 13. Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unnamed

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unnamed was in the 15th century

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“Unnamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnamed. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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