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

Blair was initially an anonymous source in the investigation. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

The anonymous seller acquired the work at Sotheby’s New York in 1986. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

An article in the California Post raised the issue last week, but only cited the panic of anonymous police officers. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

At its home in that anonymous business park outside Bristol, the studio is still leaving its mark, one thumbprint at a time. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026