unidentified

adjective

un·​iden·​ti·​fied ˌən-ī-ˈden-tə-ˌfīd How to pronounce unidentified (audio)
-ə-ˈden-
Synonyms of unidentifiednext
: not having a known or established identity : not identified
unidentified flying objects
an unidentified suspect

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an unidentified worker reported the security breach some unidentified person helped them and then left quietly
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The scale of the disaster has proved challenging for authorities, with morgues overwhelmed by a large number of unidentified remains. — Andrew Jones, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 After both drivers made hand gestures at each other, the unidentified victim drove to a house in Poolville, and Jones followed, the release stated. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 After the cast exited, there was a bit of drama near the front of the theater as an unidentified man was suffering from a medical emergency and personnel were called in for help. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Mass burials of unidentified bodies in Kathmandu In Kathmandu, police worked in heavy rain on Tuesday to bury dozens of bodies in multiple trenches next to a forested area. — Shristi Kafle, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unidentified

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unidentified was in 1861

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

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