unnamed

[uhn-neymd]

adjective

1. without a name; nameless.

2. not indicated or mentioned by name; unidentified.

   an unnamed lover.

unnamed

/ ʌnˈneɪmd /

adjective

1. having no name

2. not mentioned by name

   the culprit shall remain unnamed

Word History and Origins

Origin of unnamed¹

1400–50; un- ¹ + name ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Armenian authorities say they are investigating two unnamed people in connection with Aishat Baimuradova's murder, but they have released no further details about them.

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The book contains a warning to the BBC from an unnamed source who says William is an "implacable antagonist" and "has people on the case".

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Citing unnamed sources, Russian state media said the bodies of 1,000 killed Ukrainian soldiers were handed over in exchange for the remains of 30 Russian soldiers.

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"They were just children who were barely learning to live. Where they should have been was studying in school, playing," lamented the boy's sister, herself barely 18 and unnamed for fear of reprisals.

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The federal indictment alleges that the pitchers helped two unnamed gamblers win at least $460,000 on bets placed on the speed and outcome of certain pitches.

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Related Words

• anonymous 
• nameless 
• unidentified 
• unknown 
• unsigned 
• unspecified