unattributed
adjective
un·at·trib·ut·ed
ˌən-ə-ˈtri-ˌbyü-təd 
-byə-
: not ascribed or credited to a source : not attributed
an unattributed quote
unattributed paintings
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Written by Noah Oppenheim, the film centers on a sudden, unattributed nuclear-missile launch against the United States and the scramble among top civilian and military officials to determine responsibility and decide how to respond.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
In a dozen rare and unattributed interviews, 10 federal judges told NBC News they are frustrated with the Supreme Court for overturning lower court rulings involving the Trump administration with little or no explanation.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Bigelow’s Netflix film, penned by Noah Oppenheim (Zero Day, Jackie), tells the story of what happens when a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, leading to a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
The contemporary narrative is set at the White House as officials scramble to deal with an incoming single unattributed missile attack on the U.S. How to respond?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
In a dozen rare and unattributed interviews, 10 federal judges told NBC News they are frustrated with the Supreme Court for overturning lower court rulings involving the Trump administration with little or no explanation.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Bigelow’s Netflix film, penned by Noah Oppenheim (Zero Day, Jackie), tells the story of what happens when a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, leading to a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
The contemporary narrative is set at the White House as officials scramble to deal with an incoming single unattributed missile attack on the U.S. How to respond?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Unattributed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattributed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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