UNANNOUNCED Synonyms: 159 Similar and Opposite Words

unannounced

adjective

Definition of unannounced

as in undisclosed

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as in unexpected

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Recent Examples of unannounced In 1997 the City of Annapolis isolated Eastport when the Spa Creek bridge was temporarily closed for unannounced repairs. — Nats_syndicator, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2026 In China, the percentage of unannounced inspections rose from 19% in FY 2025 to 61% in FY 2026. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026 For now, pricing remains unannounced, but Moto Guzzi has confirmed that the Trip will arrive at dealerships in 2027. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026 Yet when the police arrive unannounced one morning, Philip isn’t surprised. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unannounced

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unannounced

Adjective

Likewise, his other son, Patryk, and his undisclosed job occupy a peripheral, barely noticeable place.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
In October, Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal wrote to 14 previously undisclosed donors to the ballroom project, asking for more information about how their donations were secured.

— Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of undisclosed

Adjective

Initially, there’s a light, playful energy to the arrangement, but as the song progresses, the orchestration projects, and a full symphony emerges, infusing the piece with an unexpected intensity and dramatic power.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026
The backlash directed at me on social media was not unexpected, especially from MAGA-centric followers of Ryan who lauded him for calling out the vile media that dared criticize his stadium.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of unexpected

Adjective

His involvement with Canada had not been reported prior to the lawsuits, which have gone unmentioned in the press until now.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Tyler Loop’s game-winning field goal for the Ravens in Brazil was made possible by the Cowboys’ game management in the final seconds, details that went unmentioned on the CBS broadcast.

— Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of unmentioned

Adjective

The new spot captures the viral social trend of disguising presents in unanticipated ways through a series of unexpected gift exchanges where the items are wrapped to look like something entirely different.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
In fact, opportunities for clean energy have been transformed by unanticipated plunges in the costs of wind and solar electricity, battery storage and LED lighting.

— Daniel Cohan, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of unanticipated

Adjective

Public Citizen has sued the State Department in an effort to force the release of records surrounding those bilateral global health agreements, which the administration has largely kept confidential.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2026
Tesla submitted its legal justification to NHTSA in October, requested that the entire response be kept confidential, and is now taking customer deposits while NHTSA’s ruling is still pending.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of confidential

Adjective

While typically harmless, sleep starts can feel like suddenly falling through thin air or involve intense imagery, which can be startling or scary for some people.

— Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Nov. 2026
On election day, votes weighed in on the issue, and the results were startling.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of startling

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