unregistered

adjective

un·​reg·​is·​tered ˌən-ˈre-jə-stərd How to pronounce unregistered (audio)
Synonyms of unregisterednext
: not registered: such as
a
: not having entered one's name on a voting list
unregistered voters
b
: unrecorded or not filed in the place provided by law
an unregistered motor vehicle
c
: not recorded with or certified by an appropriate breeders' association
unregistered cattle

Examples of unregistered in a Sentence

an unregistered car
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The unregistered products were sold in Arizona, California and Nevada and made unverified germ-killing claims. Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025 Short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo are not supposed to list unregistered properties. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 5 Dec. 2025 Troopers also seized an unregistered gun and ammunition from Cook, who is charged with trafficking 200 grams or more of cocaine, as well as unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2025 Since Chinese President Xi Jinping gained power in 2014, his administration has directed the state to enforce crackdowns, arrests, the demolitions of churches, abuse, and detentions of thousands of unregistered church members and leaders. Pedro Rodriguez, The Washington Examiner, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unregistered

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unregistered was in 1603

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“Unregistered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unregistered. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

Legal Definition

unregistered

adjective
un·​reg·​is·​tered
ˌən-ˈre-jə-stərd
: not registered
charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle
see also unregistered security at security
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