unannounced

adjective

Definition of unannouncednext
1
as in undisclosed

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2
as in unexpected

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Recent Examples of unannounced Also during the ceremony, Janet Jackson appeared unannounced to present Teyana Taylor with the Icon of the Year award. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 June 2026 May 8 Trump makes an unannounced visit to the Lincoln Memorial to drive onto the pool after it has been drained. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 23 June 2026 The Better Business Bureau is warning residents to watch for high-pressure sales tactics from storm chasers — contractors who knock on doors unannounced in the aftermath of severe weather. — Derek James, CBS News, 22 June 2026 Also, writing a foreword is a much healthier way to express enthusiasm than showing up at Lauren's house unannounced. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unannounced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unannounced
  1. undisclosed
  2. unexpected
  3. unmentioned
  4. unanticipated
  5. unadvertised
  6. unforeseen
  7. confidential
  8. startling
Adjective
  • Child allegedly entered the restaurant wearing a motorcycle helmet and dark clothing, making off with the cash register till and an undisclosed amount of money.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • The sting operation took place in an undisclosed location in Virginia Gardens.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of undisclosed
Adjective
  • Some unexpected foods provide us with abundant amounts of leucine without having to resort to supplements.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 July 2026
  • And yet, when fate brings us together with someone in a completely unexpected way, our defenses collapse.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of unexpected
Adjective
  • For those manufacturers, and for the neoliberals who appropriated Kahlo to sell free trade with Mexico, her life of political radicalism is left unmentioned.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • But visual art goes almost entirely unmentioned.
    — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
Definition of unmentioned
Adjective
  • Contemporary efforts at pest control have also caused unanticipated collateral damage.
    — Elan Abrell, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
  • What risks could arise from blind spots or unanticipated changes in the environment?
    — Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of unanticipated
Adjective
  • Between 70-80% of job opportunities exist as unadvertised positions.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Then, without warning, some of those same fans got emails last week about the previously unadvertised sale.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of unadvertised
Adjective
  • The Operating System is precisely what allows graduates to navigate technological disruption, changing careers, and unforeseen challenges with wisdom rather than simply technical competence.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The KitKat heist is proof that even a 90-year-old brand inside one of the world’s largest food companies can still respond quickly to unforeseen events.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of unforeseen
Adjective
  • Jelly is also making a one-time, confidential lump-sum payment to Bunnie Xo, with no alimony claims made in court.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • While the exact details remain confidential, court documents obtained by the outlet show that Jelly (real name Jason DeFord) and Bunnie (Alyssa DeFord) are splitting an aircraft, cars, homes, and their intellectual properties.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Definition of confidential
Adjective
  • On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the startling announcement that the US military would begin requiring all active duty and reserve personnel aged 30 and older to undergo mandatory screening for testosterone deficiency.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • The style configurations seemed limitless, and every type of woman or man seemed uniquely desirable — stunning in their own startling way.
    — Stephanie Fairyington, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
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