unmarked
adjective
un·marked
ˌən-ˈmärkt 
: not marked: such as
a
: not having an identifying mark or distinctive notation
"I want five thousand dollars in unmarked singles."—
Ed McBain
Ed McBain… an unmarked storefront on Melrose Avenue.—Gerri Hirshey
Gerri Hirsheyan unmarked grave
an unmarked police car
b
of a road
: not having a marker giving a street name or route number
… an unmarked, graveled road running parallel with the levee.—American Guide Series: Louisiana
American Guide Series: Louisiana
c
: not noticed : unobserved
To let the death of such a man go unmarked would be, for one offense, to slight ourselves.—Stanley Kauffmann
Stanley Kauffmann
d
: not characterized
wrote political articles unmarked by a regard for truth
The Christmas season passed, unmarked by any rejoicing.—Elizabeth George Speare
Elizabeth George SpeareExamples of unmarked in a Sentence
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This powerful date will go unmarked by any act of memory worthy of the nation.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
O’Dwyer received a short pass unmarked on the edge of the box before taking a quick touch and sending a shot toward the far post.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
The outstanding Adam Wharton clipped a glorious pass into the penalty area, but an unmarked Tyrick Mitchell mistimed his header and could only direct the ball wide from close range.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The dark, unmarked helicopter is hovering low over city neighborhoods and intersections, not far from some neighbors' windows.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
O’Dwyer received a short pass unmarked on the edge of the box before taking a quick touch and sending a shot toward the far post.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
The outstanding Adam Wharton clipped a glorious pass into the penalty area, but an unmarked Tyrick Mitchell mistimed his header and could only direct the ball wide from close range.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The dark, unmarked helicopter is hovering low over city neighborhoods and intersections, not far from some neighbors' windows.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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“Unmarked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmarked. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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