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
ˌən-ˌspe-sə-ˈfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce unspecified (audio)
adjective
unspecifiable sources

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some unspecified person is expected to replace him temporarily as director of operations until a permanent director can be found
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The suit seeks unspecified damages for claims including legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty and racketeering. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Krasner said Hughes is on probation for an unspecified crime in nearby Montgomery County. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 The county at large will receive an unspecified amount of money to expand mental health assistance on police calls, according to the news release. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 She was scheduled to appear at Dollywood a couple of weeks prior to her death to support the opening of its new NightFlight Expedition ride, but canceled due to then-unspecified health issues. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unspecified

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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