unspecified

adjective

un·​spec·​i·​fied ˌən-ˈspe-sə-ˌfīd How to pronounce unspecified (audio)
: not named or stated explicitly : not specified
an unspecified location
unspecifiable adjective
unspecifiable sources

Examples of unspecified in a Sentence

some unspecified person is expected to replace him temporarily as director of operations until a permanent director can be found
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The bride and her sister seemingly took issue with the woman's service dog for an unspecified reason. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 The musician, according to a statement, has been dealing with an unspecified medical condition. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2025 Billy Joel is postponing his tour for four months after surgery over an unspecified medical condition, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artist announced Tuesday morning. Ethan Millman, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025 In addition, the home provides carport (unspecified). Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unspecified

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unspecified was in 1624

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“Unspecified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unspecified. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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