unlabeled

American  

[uhn-ley-buhld] / ʌnˈleɪ bəld /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of unlabeled

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

Example Sentences

The trader has since deleted their Polymarket username, meaning they now show up as an unlabeled anonymous account.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

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 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

Earlier this month, the manufacturer of Walmart’s Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews recalled the product due to unlabeled allergens after some tins were found to contain coconut and milk.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024

Our reading material was random and inappropriate, delivered to us in unlabeled cardboard boxes from Léopoldville.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver