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Synonyms

unidentified

British  
/ ˌʌnaɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

  1. not identified or recognized

    an unidentified man

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Other Word Forms

  • unidentifiable adjective

Example Sentences

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The unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times

According to an unidentified Iranian official cited by Iran's Press TV on Wednesday, Tehran has sent five conditions for an end to hostilities.

From Barron's

But Iran's state-controlled Press TV cited an unidentified official saying Tehran had "responded negatively" to the proposal.

From Barron's

The unidentified woman says she tried to take photos of each dog as officials took them off the property, but was pushed back and not permitted to do so, according to a separate video.

From Los Angeles Times

Researchers now suggest that this cold phase may have been triggered by a major volcanic eruption in Germany or possibly an eruption from an as yet unidentified volcano.

From Science Daily