undeclared

adjective

un·​de·​clared ˌən-di-ˈklerd How to pronounce undeclared (audio)
: 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

Recent Examples on the Web In April, the FDA announced a recall of macaron products sold in Lidl stores, again due to the presence of an undeclared allergen. David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024 One other seat in the east of the country, South Basildon and East Thurrock, remains undeclared as of 14:40 local time (09:42 ET), as the vote there is also subject of a recount, the BBC says. NBC News, 5 July 2024 To bolster this strategy, Washington should consider releasing intelligence about any current undeclared Iranian nuclear activities. Eric Brewer, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2024 The company has recalled four of its products for containing undeclared preservatives, including a dye that has been linked to cancer, said the FDA. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for undeclared 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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