undocumented
adjective
un·doc·u·ment·ed
ən-ˈdä-kyə-ˌmen-təd 
: 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.
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The agents were looking for undocumented immigrants.
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Terry Collins, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The undocumented parents of this family were deported in February 2025.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Data from the report shows that undocumented students who attend newcomers academies in the United States on average perform lower on standardized tests, experience more mental health and behavioral issues and have lower post-secondary aspirations than those who attend mainstream campuses.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Much of an organization's intelligence remains undocumented.
—Syed Ahmad, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Terry Collins, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The undocumented parents of this family were deported in February 2025.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Data from the report shows that undocumented students who attend newcomers academies in the United States on average perform lower on standardized tests, experience more mental health and behavioral issues and have lower post-secondary aspirations than those who attend mainstream campuses.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Much of an organization's intelligence remains undocumented.
—Syed Ahmad, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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“Undocumented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undocumented. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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