unspecified

adjective

un·​spec·​i·​fied ˌən-ˈspe-sə-ˌfīd How to pronounce unspecified (audio)
Synonyms of unspecifiednext
: 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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As well as Cage and Bale, the cast includes John Mulaney (playing Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins), Kathryn Hahn (as Virginia Madden),Sienna Miller (as Carol Davis) and comedian Shane Gillis in an unspecified role. Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 26 Dec. 2025 The woman driving the CR-V was taken to a hospital for unspecified injuries. Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025 One passenger from the car was taken to an area hospital in an unspecified condition. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025 Jonathan Kuminga out with illness One game after rejoining the Warriors’ rotation, Jonathan Kuminga remained at home with an unspecified illness. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unspecified

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 31 Dec. 2025.

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