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 Opportunities often come unannounced. — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Rehmeier, who’s already shot an unannounced third film with Gallner, considers his performance in the nearly unanimously praised Caroline to be reminiscent of Paul Newman or Steve McQueen. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026 We’re told that screenwriter Anna Klassen has returned to pen the second film, based on a previously unannounced new novel by Todd, who will ultimately be putting out a book trilogy. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 June 2026 The report was produced after an unannounced inspection by the DHS inspector general, whose office recently got an infusion of $20 million and plans to boost its inspections from four to six per year to potentially as many as 40 to 60. — Laura Strickler, NBC news, 3 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
  • Boston first baseman Willson Contreras and Washington starter Cade Cavalli each received seven-game suspensions and undisclosed fines for their roles in the fourth-inning altercation.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • According to a source who spoke to Page Six, Taylor and Travis jetted off to an undisclosed location shortly after his Super Bowl loss to recoup on a romantic getaway.
    — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of undisclosed
Adjective
  • But somewhere between talking about recipes and the future of food, the conversation took an unexpected turn.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • Aside from simply driving through Yellowstone, taking in the sights on foot resulted in 15 deaths through accidental falls, exposure, unexpected medical issues, and run-ins with animals like bison or bears.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 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
  • What risks could arise from blind spots or unanticipated changes in the environment?
    — Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • In a statement to the Idaho Statesman, Crapo remained optimistic that the housing bill would become law despite the president’s unanticipated delay.
    — Mark Dee June 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 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
  • Now, experts are not only witnessing unforeseen rises in sales, but also dramatic changes in the attitudes of collectors and artists alike.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 13 July 2026
  • These unforeseen consequences end up transforming intellectual life.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of unforeseen
Adjective
  • Chicago police Chief Elmer Washburn had a confidential secretary, Percy English, who also wrote for the Tribune.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Apple alleges that Tan used confidential company information when recruiting candidates, including instructing them to bring Apple parts during the interview process.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Definition of confidential
Adjective
  • It’s pretty commonly known, and not very startling, that free-ranging cats eat birds and small rodents.
    — Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • Statisticians then analyzed these sequences and made a startling discovery.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 7 July 2026
Definition of startling

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