unnamed

adjective

un·​named ˌən-ˈnāmd 

: not having a name or identified by name : not named

a newly discovered and unnamed species

received their information from an unnamed informant

Synonyms of unnamed

• one
• anonymous

Examples of unnamed in a Sentence

used some unnamed procedure for testing the accuracy of the device

the newspaper article quoted several unnamed sources

Recent Examples on the Web

The company just delivered its first Cessna Citation Ascend this past week to an unnamed owner, marking its official launch onto the aviation scene. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026

Take her description of her decision to quit acting after turning 50 — prompted by her peremptory tone when speaking to an unnamed person on set. —Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026

The plaintiffs also cited case law establishing that unnamed individuals do not need to be identified to demonstrate standing. —Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026

The lawsuit references four unnamed teachers in the Houston and San Antonio areas. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unnamed

• counterclaimed
• unashamed
• abovenamed
• acclaimed
• ashamed
• declaimed
• defamed
• disclaimed
• exclaimed
• inflamed
• misnamed
• nicknamed