unlabeled
Americanadjective
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not labeled; not bearing a label.
The unlabeled preserves at the back of the pantry were a bit of a surprise when we opened them.
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noting or relating to a person who does not name their gender or sexuality.
Unlabeled folks are an important part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Etymology
Origin of unlabeled
First recorded in 1760–70; un- 1 ( def. ) + label ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Every time I needed a single ingredient, I had to shuffle through a stack of identical, unlabeled bins, opening and closing them like a particularly tedious shell game.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026
“The petition cites that the mechanical door release is hidden, unlabeled, and not intuitive to locate during an emergency,” the ODI said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 24, 2025
The agency first received a petition in November alleging the door release was “hidden, unlabeled, and not intuitive to locate during an emergency.”
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
Her research, and that of others, has found banned antibiotics in imported shrimp, as well as unlabeled preservatives.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
It was about the size of a briefcase, with a row of unlabeled buttons on the front, next to three small data monitors.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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