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

For their part, the Iranians will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, provide for an unspecified mechanism for disposing of its enriched uranium and pledge to not pursue a nuclear weapon in the future. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026

Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an unusual warning Sunday to unspecified voices in Iran pressing for a return to conflict. —Megan Shannon, NBC news, 21 June 2026

Vaden is seeking unspecified damages and reinstatement to her former position, or front pay in lieu of reinstatement, as well as a jury trial. —Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026

The plaintiffs are seeking a jury trial and unspecified financial damages. —Brandon Knapp, CBS News, 19 June 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