unspecified

adjective

un·​spec·​i·​fied ˌən-ˈspe-sə-ˌfīd How to pronounce unspecified (audio)
: 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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Noriega also cited other unspecified concerns, saying the city needed to do further due diligence. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025 In January, Sting issued a statement about an unspecified illness that prompted his shows in Arizona and California to be called off. Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025 The leaders later retired to the Chinese president's personal residence to continue unspecified negotiations with their delegations. Joe Cash, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Seattle police further allege Maisonet is also connected to home invasion robberies of several Seattle-area athletes, KOMO News reported, citing unspecified law enforcement sources. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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