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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Among the most notable unranked players are Oklahoma right-handed pitcher Kyson Witherspoon and Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy.
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Mitch Light, New York Times, 9 July 2025
His task was to defeat the unranked Rizvan Kuniev, who made his UFC debut on Saturday.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Michigan State is red hot heading into this huge matchup against Michigan, as the Spartans have won their last six games, including most recently defeating unranked Iowa behind 22 points from star guard Jase Richardson, as well as 15 points and six rebounds by forward Jaxon Kohler.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
The unranked Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team showed glimpses of why coach Bill Self still believes in his squad as the Big 12 Tournament approaches.
Glimpses, but not a victory.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
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Mitch Light, New York Times, 9 July 2025
His task was to defeat the unranked Rizvan Kuniev, who made his UFC debut on Saturday.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Michigan State is red hot heading into this huge matchup against Michigan, as the Spartans have won their last six games, including most recently defeating unranked Iowa behind 22 points from star guard Jase Richardson, as well as 15 points and six rebounds by forward Jaxon Kohler.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
The unranked Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team showed glimpses of why coach Bill Self still believes in his squad as the Big 12 Tournament approaches.
Glimpses, but not a victory.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Unranked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unranked. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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