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

Trump considered firing Pirro last week, two unnamed sources familiar with his thinking told CNN, though Pirro remains in her role as of Monday. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

During a press conference Thursday, LeVota identified McGee as the unnamed candidate described in the indictment and said McGee secretly recorded their March meeting. — Ben Wheeler august 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026

Starring Hayek, Bichir and Juan Minujín, the drama unfolds in the aftermath of an unnamed conflict and explores themes of war, memory, trauma and healing. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Citing an unnamed source, the outlet reported that another resident spotted him lying face-down on the pool deck and alerted building staff. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026