Synonyms of unnamed

unnamed

adjective

ˌən-ˈnāmd 

1

as in one

known but not named

used some unnamed procedure for testing the accuracy of the device

Synonyms & Similar Words

• one
• anonymous
• unspecified
• unidentified
• certain
• some
• given
• specific
• particular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• named
• known
• specified

2

as in unidentified

not named or identified by a name

the newspaper article quoted several unnamed sources

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unidentified
• anonymous
• untitled
• nameless
• faceless
• unspecified
• unbaptized
• innominate
• unknown
• obscure
• incognito
• unchristened
• undetermined
• unheralded
• unsung
• unheard-of
• unremarkable
• uncelebrated
• unexceptional

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• named
• designated
• termed
• dubbed
• labeled
• famous
• known
• specified
• notable
• titled
• famed
• baptized
• renowned
• noteworthy
• christened
• remarkable
• noted
• denominated
• celebrated
• exceptional
• well-known
• tabbed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unnamed

The meanest part of the book is when Cusk imagines M at a fake literary salon being thrown by an unnamed fashion brand. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

But the language is notable because LeVota’s indictment repeatedly describes other unnamed people who allegedly participated in the conversations at the center of the case. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Police said an acquaintance of Panettiere, who is unnamed, called 911. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

The other man Police interviewed the unnamed other man who appeared in the camera footage with Long, the affidavit said. — Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026