unlisted

adjective

un·​list·​ed ˌən-ˈli-stəd How to pronounce unlisted (audio)
1
: not appearing on a list
especially : not appearing in a telephone book
unlisted numbers
2
: being or involving a security not listed formally on an organized exchange : over-the-counter

Examples of unlisted in a Sentence

There's an unlisted bonus track on the CD. He is buying shares in an unlisted company.
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Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unlisted was in 1645

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“Unlisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlisted. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

unlisted

adjective
un·​list·​ed ˌən-ˈlis-təd How to pronounce unlisted (audio)
ˈən-
: not appearing on a list
an unlisted telephone number
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