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

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

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

The day before the shooting, officials representing the local health, construction, and fire-prevention departments all came to Hawthorne Hill Farm, unannounced, to inspect the property. — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

There was a time, not that long ago, when the average suburban street was full of unannounced drop-ins, the smell of burning charcoal, and scattered lawn chairs. — John Mac Ghlionn, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unannounced

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