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 sauce, which was imported from China and sold in California, has been recalled due to undeclared allergens that could pose life-threatening risks. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025 Cans of Coca-Cola were pulled from shelves over foreign material contamination, while Tostitos tortilla chips were recalled over an undeclared allergen. Jenna Anderson, Health, 28 Mar. 2025 Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Tostitos tortilla chips that could contain an undeclared milk allergen, the company announced. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025 These bags may include nacho cheese tortilla chips with an undeclared milk that may cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions to those with high milk sensitivity. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 2025.

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