unannounced

adjective

un·​an·​nounced ˌən-ə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce unannounced (audio)
Synonyms of unannouncednext
: occurring without any prior announcement or warning : not announced
an unannounced concert
showed up unannounced at her doorstep

Examples of unannounced in a Sentence

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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius was the latest senior European official to visit Kyiv, arriving Monday on an unannounced visit set to focus on furthering defense cooperation between the two countries. ABC News, 11 May 2026 Two preseason games against unannounced opponents at Hard Rock Stadium are also for sale. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 Just as the Greens and their families interview their matches, the Eyes turn up unannounced at the Aunt Lydia School to interrogate the Pearl Girls, which means Weston is pulling double-duty. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026 Two preseason games against unannounced opponents at Hard Rock Stadium are also for sale. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unannounced

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unannounced was circa 1775

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“Unannounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unannounced. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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