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

Perez-Lugones searched systems at his work for classified information without authorization, including a report classified as top secret related to an unspecified foreign country, according to the affidavit. —Luke Barr, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026

Most recently, the Republican president has sought to freeze assistance for low-income families over unspecified allegations of fraud in Colorado. —Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026

During the arrest, police said Stavola was allegedly found with knives, unspecified drugs, drug paraphernalia and cash. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026

He was issued an appearance ticket and will make his first court appearance at an unspecified later date. —Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 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