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 lawsuit was settled a day after it was filed for an unspecified amount. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 May 2025 Scott was initially demoted to the Traffic Division amid an unspecified criminal investigation and was later told he was being fired, according to court records. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025 Shayne and Alicia Billings each seek an unspecified amount in damages in their lawsuit. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025 An unspecified medical issue forced him to miss his entire 2020 freshman season at UM. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unspecified

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 May. 2025.

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