unmarked

American  

[uhn-mahrkt] / ʌnˈmɑrkt /

adjective

1. not marked.

2. Linguistics.

   1. characterized by the absence of a distinctive phonological feature, as (p), which, in contrast to (b), lacks the distinctive feature of voicing.

   2. characterized by the absence of a grammatical marker, as the singular in English in contrast to the plural, which is typically marked marked mark by an -s ending.

   3. neutral with regard to an element of meaning specified by a semantically related item.

   4. occurring more typically than an alternative form.

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unmarked British  

/ ʌnˈmɑːkt /

adjective

1. not carrying a mark or marks

   an unmarked police car

2. not noticed or observed

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Etymology

Origin of unmarked

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; un- ¹, marked

Example Sentences

In footage played in court showing the women following an unmarked vehicle, they can be heard discussing their plan to observe an ICE raid.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The visitors grabbed an early lead when Sam Beukema, one of three Napoli players left completely unmarked, headed in Miguel Gutierrez's free-kick.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

For the uninitiated, the U.S. version asked contestants to choose one of 26 unmarked briefcases containing between 1 cent and $1 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

They can be ordered online and delivered in unmarked packaging to all 50 states.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

I was not in the habit of leaving money unmarked and unattended.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri