unranked
adjective
un·ranked
ˌən-ˈraŋ(k)t 
: not ranked
especially
: not included in a ranked list (as of favorites)
The team was unranked last season.
an unranked boxer
unranked colleges
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Clijsters came out of retirement in 2009 and would go on to win the US Open as an unranked wildcard that year.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The unranked Horns have seven Quad 1 wins, which will play well with the NCAA selection committee, but have picked a horrible time to play some of their worst ball.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Turns out the unranked Falcons were tougher than a Waffle House steak.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Diana Collins, Jessica Timmons and Alancia Ramsey each scored eight points for Alabama (23-10), the only unranked team to reach the tournament’s quarterfinals.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The unranked Horns have seven Quad 1 wins, which will play well with the NCAA selection committee, but have picked a horrible time to play some of their worst ball.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Turns out the unranked Falcons were tougher than a Waffle House steak.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Diana Collins, Jessica Timmons and Alancia Ramsey each scored eight points for Alabama (23-10), the only unranked team to reach the tournament’s quarterfinals.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Unranked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unranked. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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