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

Freedom 250 also allows donors to request to remain anonymous, and the contributions are tax deductible. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224. — Riley Moser, CBS News, 1 July 2026

It’s paid for through a crowdfunding campaign and one large, anonymous donation. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Use anonymous pulse surveys, one-to-one conversations and a team-level trend analysis to identify friction points. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026