unannounced

adjective

un·​an·​nounced ˌən-ə-ˈnau̇n(t)st 

: 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

Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General issued a report in June that said an unannounced inspection at Winn found violations of standards governing medical care, food service, use of force and other subjects. — Dorany Pineda, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

The report, stemming from an unannounced inspection, shows the agency found Krome to be in violation of a variety of government guidelines, including for use-of-force. — Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

In 2021, Madonna, clad in a black leather trench coat and matching outfit, walked out on stage unannounced to celebrate MTV’s 40th anniversary. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

Secured additional statutory authority, including the power to conduct unannounced visits, issue subpoenas, conduct informal hearings and publish decisions. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unannounced

• announced
• denounced
• pronounced
• renounced
• bounced
• flounced
• pounced