undeclared

adjective

un·​de·​clared ˌən-di-ˈklerd How to pronounce undeclared (audio)
Synonyms of undeclarednext
: not announced or openly acknowledged : not stated or decided in an official way : not declared
an undeclared war
an undeclared presidential candidate
a student with an undeclared major

Examples of undeclared in a Sentence

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And for vegans, undeclared dairy or eggs can affect health or ethical values. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 But our history of undeclared wars need not continue. James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026 Health officials were first alerted about the undeclared products when Costco notified FSIS after receiving two reports of beef sauce and burrata ravioli containing shrimp ravioli. Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 The retailer identified and corrected a temporary equipment issue that may have resulted in the presence of the undeclared milk allergen in these products. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undeclared

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undeclared was in 1526

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“Undeclared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeclared. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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