unlabeled

[ uhn-ley-buhld ]

adjective

1. 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.

2. noting or relating to a person who does not name their gender or sexuality:

   Unlabeled folks are an important part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unlabeled¹

First recorded in 1760–70; un- ¹( def ) + label ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

The unit features three unlabeled controls, as well as a digital display of the current temperature and humidity.

From The Daily Beast

The fundamental principles of the system, its revealed truths, are more readily accepted when unlabeled.

From Project Gutenberg

A few unlabeled outlying Mexican nondescripts came, and some of the Cabinet ministers.

From Project Gutenberg

Beside these there were still twelve cans of the “unlabeled and unknown” vegetables and fruit.

From Project Gutenberg

Their ancient marks were gone, and their bones alike—uncertain, unlabeled, indistinguishable.

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