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

The 62-year-old man, who wished to remain anonymous, said the fear on Nostrand Ave. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

The investigation remains active, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s tip line at (831) 420- 5995. — Bay City News, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

Police asked that anyone who saw or has information about the crash call CMPD Detective Kyle Sessoms at 704-432-2169, extension 3, or the Charlotte Crime Stoppers anonymous tips line at 704-334-1600. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

The review found nothing actionable because the allegations were anonymous and unspecific, the person with knowledge of the probe said. — CBS News, 31 July 2026