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 lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages, is ongoing. Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026 The council reported details of the launches and unspecified South Korean steps to Lee, according to the presidential office. CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026 His administration halted five east coast offshore projects a few days before Christmas, citing unspecified national security objections. Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026 The woman, who investigators believe was hiking alone on the trail, died from unspecified injuries and will be publicly identified by the Larimer County Coroner’s Office. Lauren Penington, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 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 8 Jan. 2026.

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