undocumented

adjective

un·​doc·​u·​ment·​ed ən-ˈdä-kyə-ˌmen-təd How to pronounce undocumented (audio)
: not documented: such as
a
: not supported by documentary evidence
undocumented expenditures
b
: lacking documents required for legal immigration or residence
undocumented workers

Examples of undocumented in a Sentence

The company cannot reimburse you for undocumented travel expenses.
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Donald Trump After the No Kings protests that saw millions speak out against the Trump administration's immigration policies, the White House is ramping up efforts to deport undocumented immigrants. Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 22 June 2025 The One Big Beautiful Bill Act backed by President Donald Trump, as passed by the House of Representatives, would add work requirements to Medicaid, increase the cost of health insurance on the individual marketplace and penalize states that cover undocumented immigrants, among other provisions. Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 June 2025 That was the case this week when the former general manager of an El Cajon metal coating business was sentenced in federal court for a misdemeanor criminal charge related to the hiring of undocumented workers. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025 The new administration has not stopped at undocumented immigrants, however. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for undocumented

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undocumented was in 1867

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“Undocumented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undocumented. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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