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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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
So far, Dad had given us about fifteen unlabeled keys to try out on the desk, but none of them had worked.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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