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

However, the unannounced Talarico appearance threw everyone’s game off, in the right way. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026

In 1997 the City of Annapolis isolated Eastport when the Spa Creek bridge was temporarily closed for unannounced repairs. — Nats_syndicator, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2026

In China, the percentage of unannounced inspections rose from 19% in FY 2025 to 61% in FY 2026. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026

For now, pricing remains unannounced, but Moto Guzzi has confirmed that the Trip will arrive at dealerships in 2027. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unannounced

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