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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At 6 a.m. in early December, an unlabeled white tow truck cruised into Jesse Roller’s Chino neighborhood.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 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
Often unlabeled, the cards were produced in tiny runs, depicting subjects without commercial appeal.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024
Two news articles about his “suicide” were linked at the bottom of his dossier, along with an unlabeled video clip, time-stamped on the day he’d died.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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