Synonyms of anonymous

anonymous

adjective

ə-ˈnä-nə-məs 

1

as in one

known but not named

I heard the news from a person who will remain anonymous

Synonyms & Similar Words

• one
• unnamed
• unidentified
• certain
• unspecified
• some
• specific
• given
• particular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• named
• known
• specified

2

as in unnamed

not named or identified by a name

a beautiful manuscript illuminated by an anonymous medieval monk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unnamed
• unidentified
• faceless
• nameless
• untitled
• incognito
• innominate
• unbaptized
• unspecified
• unchristened
• unknown
• undetermined
• unsung
• unheralded
• obscure
• unheard-of
• unremarkable
• unexceptional
• uncelebrated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• named
• designated
• termed
• dubbed
• famous
• labeled
• specified
• known
• titled
• notable
• remarkable
• baptized
• renowned
• noteworthy
• christened
• famed
• celebrated
• noted
• denominated
• exceptional
• well-known
• tabbed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of anonymous

However, according to anonymous sources subsequently cited by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple won’t release a new version of its earbuds until 2027. — Mark Yarm, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026

The findings follow a months-long investigation that began after OIG, led by former Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito of New York, received an anonymous complaint. — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Sure enough, on the fifth-floor gallery space is work from Banksy, the famed anonymous street artist. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Editors need to always ask reporters who their anonymous sources are (even for Insider transactional news). — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026