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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The plaintiffs are seeking an unspecified amount in damages to be determined at trial. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025 Todd Covington, a Kansas City Fire Department battalion chief, is seeking unspecified monetary damages for allegations of race discrimination and retaliation, according to a Jackson County court petition . Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025 Footage showed Brown at an unspecified location behind the wheel of a black Lamborghini. David K. Li, NBC news, 12 Nov. 2025 The original Go Color 7 and the Gen II both have an unspecified octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 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 22 Nov. 2025.

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