unspecified

adjective

un·​spec·​i·​fied ˌən-ˈspe-sə-ˌfīd How to pronounce unspecified (audio)
Synonyms of unspecifiednext
: not named or stated explicitly : not specified
an unspecified location
unspecifiable adjective
unspecifiable sources

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
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The robbers made off with an unspecified amount of money from the register, and fled north on the nearby residential Campbell Avenue, police said. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 June 2026 Frankie Valli has cancelled his remaining concerts for 2026, citing unspecified health issues. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026 The lawsuit seeks unspecified economic and non-economic damages, in addition to reimbursement for court costs and attorney fees. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 Iran's armed forces reportedly fired missiles at unspecified targets late Thursday, according to state media outlet Fars. Hugh Leask,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unspecified

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unspecified was in 1624

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“Unspecified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unspecified. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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