as in one
known but not named
some unspecified person is expected to replace him temporarily as director of operations until a permanent director can be found
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unspecified
Keegan, 74, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner and beloved former Newcastle player and manager, has been diagnosed with an unspecified cancer.
—
Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The suit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, also stating that the state penal code allows damages of $5,000 per violation.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Dish seeks unspecified damages and a court order unwinding Disney’s acquisition of Fubo and the ESPN-Fox One bundle.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Spencer had been shot multiple times and Monique was shot at least once in the chest, WSYX reported, citing unspecified documents released on Wednesday.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unspecified
Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The suit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, also stating that the state penal code allows damages of $5,000 per violation.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Dish seeks unspecified damages and a court order unwinding Disney’s acquisition of Fubo and the ESPN-Fox One bundle.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Spencer had been shot multiple times and Monique was shot at least once in the chest, WSYX reported, citing unspecified documents released on Wednesday.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unspecified
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unspecified
Adjective
-
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
Adjective
-
The company just delivered its first Cessna Citation Ascend this past week to an unnamed owner, marking its official launch onto the aviation scene.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Take her description of her decision to quit acting after turning 50 — prompted by her peremptory tone when speaking to an unnamed person on set.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
This is partly due to personal preference, but leaving plants standing through winter also helps certain plants grow better and even provides perks to local wildlife.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
-
Forever Fleece joggers, with certain styles on sale for as low as $45.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
In fact, scientists may have already spotted this cosmic fingerprint in the form of an unidentified X-ray emission in the light spectra from galaxy clusters.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 Jan. 2026
-
That unidentified victim was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unspecified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspecified. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
