unreported

adjective

un·​re·​port·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈpȯr-təd How to pronounce unreported (audio)
: kept private or hidden : not reported
unreported income
an incident that went largely unreported

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But Dinowitz also lamented incidents that go unreported. Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026 However, this could be because research is limited, and many cases likely go unreported or are misunderstood. Lindsey Getz, Parents, 10 Jan. 2026 Hegseth seemed to revel in the bloodshed; the Caracas death count has gone largely unreported. Peter Kornbluh, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026 Many cases go unreported due to fear of stigma and retaliation; limited access to services also prevent many survivors from ever reporting their assault or seeking help. Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unreported

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unreported was in 1576

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“Unreported.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreported. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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