UNNAMED Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

unnamed

adjective

ˌən-ˈnāmd

Definition of unnamed

as in one

known but not named used some unnamed procedure for testing the accuracy of the device

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as in unidentified

not named or identified by a name the newspaper article quoted several unnamed sources

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Recent Examples of unnamed Citing an unnamed crew member, Mehr alleged hackers breached the engine room, reducing engine cooling flow, increasing engine speed and interfering with fuel systems. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 One unnamed victim told the operator that she just got shot in the legs and couldn’t move, according to 911 call logs. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 According to Nintendo, unnamed security researchers recently discovered a way to exploit QR codes to carry out a Proximity-Based Remote Attack. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 The sale price was disclosed after an unnamed buyer entered into a contract in July 2026. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unnamed

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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.

— SI.com, SI.com, 3 Aug. 2019
Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.

— Johannes Himmelreich, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2018

Definition of one

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In addition, that unidentified officer wasn't wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, multiple federal law enforcement sources told Fox News.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
That’s because everything and everyone in the first photo are in the exact same position in the second photo, except the mayor and the unidentified man.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of unidentified

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Unlike its restaurant reviewers, who are anonymous and work undercover, Michelin’s winery experts had to make appointments at each winery to evaluate several vintages of the wine as well as the vineyards and winemaking facilities.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
Anyone with information is asked to call Fort Worth police at 817-392-4222 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS (8477).

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

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