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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In France, authorities have used AI to scan aerial photos for undeclared pools, cross-checking tax records to uncover hidden assets. Robin Singh, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Although her onscreen counterpart is undeclared, Davis endorsed Harris for president in November, narrating the former Democratic vice president’s ‘Mother‘ campaign video. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025 Dressing from Trader Joe's was impacted due to undeclared allergens, while a juice was recalled due to contamination from botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Jenna Anderson, Health, 4 Apr. 2025 These muffins were one of six other undeclared allergen recalls in February. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undeclared

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

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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 Apr. 2025.

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