undocumented

adjective

un·​doc·​u·​ment·​ed ən-ˈdä-kyə-ˌmen-təd How to pronounce undocumented (audio)
: not documented: such as
a
: not supported by documentary evidence
undocumented expenditures
b
: lacking documents required for legal immigration or residence
undocumented workers

Examples of undocumented in a Sentence

The company cannot reimburse you for undocumented travel expenses.
Recent Examples on the Web
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Similarly, John Eastman, a law professor and Claremont Institute fellow, argues that Wong Kim Ark (1898), which granted birthright citizenship to children of legal immigrants, does not apply to undocumented immigrants. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025 President Donald Trump signed Wednesday an executive order aimed at cutting off undocumented immigrants from any federal benefits. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025 Before President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, undocumented immigrants found during arrests of investigative targets were typically not detained. Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025 Trump's goal of deporting millions of undocumented immigrants has proven more difficult, with the pace of operations stalling because of a lack of funds, detention space, officers and infrastructure. 2. Zachary Basu, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undocumented

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undocumented was in 1867

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“Undocumented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undocumented. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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