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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Most cases of West Nile virus in humans are either mild, or show no symptoms, meaning many cases go unreported. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 June 2026 The last several months have clearly shaken the confidence of some investors, but the previously unreported financials suggest the publication’s audience decline could be a blip attributed more to a reduction in content and paid marketing dollars. Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 June 2026 Meanwhile, at least 681 rapes were reported from January to July 2025, with activists noting that unreported cases are much higher. ABC News, 18 June 2026 The investigation also revealed a history of unreported violent abuse by Mao against his wife, based on statements the victim’s adult son gave to detectives. Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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