adjective
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not entered on a list
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Brit term: ex-directory. (of a telephone number or telephone subscriber) not listed in a telephone directory
Etymology
Origin of unlisted
Explanation
Something that's unlisted hasn't been recorded or registered, often because it's private. If you have an unlisted phone number, it doesn't show up in the phone book or in online searches. You might keep careful notes on all the books you've read, but there are still bound to be some that are unlisted, not featured on any of those lists you've compiled. And any collectables your grandpa hasn't yet added to his online shop are also unlisted. This adjective is great for describing anything not included on a list, from a company's privately traded stocks to an unregistered voter's name.
Example Sentences
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The track also features unlisted cameos from Rauw Alejandro, Papi Sousa and Feid, tucked into the song like Easter eggs, rather than announced as marquee features.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
In anticipation of the listings, there has been a throng of activity on secondary markets where investors are buying unlisted securities, pushing Anthropic's theoretic value to more than $1 trillion.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Investors and analysts are worried about underwriting standards in the industry, the transparency of the valuation process for unlisted assets and the quality of loan portfolios.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026
The key 13% stake in insurer Assicurazioni Generali owned by Mediobanca will also be housed in this unlisted entity, it added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
She kept her phone number unlisted and turned down most offers to speak.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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