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.
Recent Examples on the Web
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Illinois is attempting to crack down on federal officers who try to disguise their vehicles in pursuit of undocumented individuals. Christian Orozco, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025 Similar deployments in other cities have led to rounding up of undocumented immigrants. David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Our administration has been clear that undocumented New Yorkers trying to pursue their American Dreams should not be the target of law enforcement, and resources should instead be focused on violent criminals. Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 Prominent Republican lawmakers have claimed the Democrats are looking to provide tax dollars to help pay for the heath care of undocumented immigrants. The Npr Network, NPR, 22 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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