undeclared

adjective

un·​de·​clared ˌən-di-ˈklerd How to pronounce undeclared (audio)
: not announced or openly acknowledged : not stated or decided in an official way : not declared
an undeclared war
an undeclared presidential candidate
a student with an undeclared major

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The products were pulled from shelves over bacteria contamination, mislabeling, and an undeclared allergen. Jenna Anderson, Health, 6 June 2025 Syria under Assad is believed to have operated an extensive clandestine nuclear program, which included an undeclared nuclear reactor built by North Korea in eastern Deir el-Zour province. Arkansas Online, 5 June 2025 Soy is a common allergen, and thus the undeclared ingredient could pose a risk to those with a soy allergy who consume the product. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 May 2025 Santa Monica Seafood of Rancho Dominguez, California, has issued a voluntary recall of its Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing sold at Aldi grocery stores across three states over a potentially life-threatening undeclared soy allergy risk. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for undeclared

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undeclared was in 1526

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“Undeclared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeclared. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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