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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An unspecified number of non-union workers are expected to be made redundant as well. News Desk, Artforum, 27 June 2025 There are aspects of Freddy’s character — a victim of the foster system with a variety of unspecified social difficulties — that feel right on the verge of several stereotypes. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025 LaBella is suing for unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, and has requested a trial by jury. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025 The lawsuit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. Jonathan Stempel, USA Today, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unspecified

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Jun. 2025.

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