unspecified

adjective

un·​spec·​i·​fied ˌən-ˈspe-sə-ˌfīd 

: not named or stated explicitly : not specified

an unspecified location

unspecifiable

ˌən-ˌspe-sə-ˈfī-ə-bəl 

adjective

unspecifiable sources

Synonyms of unspecified

• one
• unnamed
• certain
• unidentified

Examples of unspecified in a Sentence

some unspecified person is expected to replace him temporarily as director of operations until a permanent director can be found

Recent Examples on the Web

While serving the search warrant, officers contacted multiple people at the scene, and an unspecified number of them were detained for questioning as part of the investigation, Ahring said. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026

His arraignment will take place in California on an unspecified date. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2026

The group postponed a pair of Germany shows last weekend — and subsequently nixed the remainder of their tour — after announcing that Gillan was hospitalized with an unspecified health issue. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026

Last weekend, Deep Purple revealed that Gillan had been hospitalized with an unspecified health issue, prompting the postponement of two concerts in Germany. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unspecified

• acetamide
• acetonide
• acidified
• antimonide
• beatified
• benzaldehyde
• borohydride
• chalcogenide
• commodified
• decalcified
• declassified
• disaccharide