unannounced

adjective

un·​an·​nounced ˌən-ə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce unannounced (audio)
Synonyms of unannouncednext
: occurring without any prior announcement or warning : not announced
an unannounced concert
showed up unannounced at her doorstep

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The show will mark the debut of longtime drummer Matt Cameron’s as-yet-unannounced replacement, following his departure after 27 years last spring. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 The company recently detailed plans to move into K-dramas and game publishing through its subsidiary WebsCreative, including agreements around two unannounced, fully cast K-drama projects with major Korean broadcasters. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Ukraine resumed drone attacks on Moscow overnight into Wednesday morning, the city's Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said, hours after the departure of the plane that carried CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow for an unannounced visit on Tuesday morning. — David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026 CoreCivic also said Stewart is subject to regular oversight, including daily monitoring by ICE officials and announced and unannounced audits. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unannounced

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unannounced was circa 1775

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“Unannounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unannounced. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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