unregistered

adjective

un·​reg·​is·​tered ˌən-ˈre-jə-stərd How to pronounce unregistered (audio)
Synonyms of unregisterednext
: not registered: such as
a
: not having entered one's name on a voting list
unregistered voters
b
: unrecorded or not filed in the place provided by law
an unregistered motor vehicle
c
: not recorded with or certified by an appropriate breeders' association
unregistered cattle

Examples of unregistered in a Sentence

an unregistered car
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Alvarez is accused of flying his unregistered DJI Mini 4 PRO drone around the stadium while the airspace was under a temporary flight restriction, officials said. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 Julio Osario Santos, 51, faces charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence, negligent pedestrian, improperly parking on a highway, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without insurance and operating under suspension, according to Connecticut State Police. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 Jackson is charged with multiple drug trafficking conspiracies, providing contraband in prison, evidence tampering, firearm offenses, and operating unregistered drones. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2026 Deputies cited the 17-year-old on suspicion of reckless driving, operating an unregistered vehicle and driving without a license and notified his parents, the release said. Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unregistered

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unregistered was in 1603

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“Unregistered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unregistered. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Legal Definition

unregistered

adjective
un·​reg·​is·​tered
ˌən-ˈre-jə-stərd
: not registered
charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle
see also unregistered security at security
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