undeclared
Britishadjective
Explanation
Anything undeclared isn't stated or admitted to in a public way. An undeclared political candidate may be seriously considering running for President, but she hasn't officially announced it. An undeclared war is conflict and violence that affects people's lives despite the fact that no government is officially calling it a war. If you're a college student with an undeclared major, you haven't decided which subject to focus on. Once you choose, you'll have a declared major. When it comes to paying taxes, any income that someone hides from the IRS is also undeclared: "She had to pay a fine because of those undeclared tips."
Example Sentences
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The six American service members who died in this undeclared war were “heroes,” Leavitt said.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
Acai bowls were recalled over possible plastic contamination, while sesame miso salad and hot honey mustard dressing were recalled over undeclared allergens.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
"This is about constitutional accountability... any undeclared asset or unexplained wealth is a grave issue," said La Union Representative Paolo Ortega, one of two lawmakers to endorse the complaint.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
Western and Israeli officials believe Iran was developing the tunnels to carry out undeclared nuclear work, including possible enrichment of uranium.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
Within ten minutes they had met a French major named Lucy, a journalism student named Thomas, and two sorority girls with undeclared majors.
From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley
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