Unnamed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unnamed

[ ˌʌnˈneɪmd ]

Adjective

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

description

Not named or identified; having no name.

Synonyms

anonymous, unidentified.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unnamed	Used when referring to someone or something without mentioning their name, often because the name is unknown or intentionally withheld. The report was written by an unnamed source. An unnamed man donated a large sum of money.
anonymous	Used when a person's identity is intentionally kept secret, often to protect privacy or confidentiality. The charity received an anonymous donation. She decided to remain anonymous in the interview.
unidentified	Used when something or someone has not been identified, often involving elements of investigation or uncertainty. The police have found an unidentified body. There was an unidentified flying object in the sky.

Word

Description / Examples

unnamed

Used when referring to someone or something without mentioning their name, often because the name is unknown or intentionally withheld.

The report was written by an unnamed source.
An unnamed man donated a large sum of money.

anonymous

Used when a person's identity is intentionally kept secret, often to protect privacy or confidentiality.

The charity received an anonymous donation.
She decided to remain anonymous in the interview.

unidentified

Used when something or someone has not been identified, often involving elements of investigation or uncertainty.

The police have found an unidentified body.
There was an unidentified flying object in the sky.

Examples of usage

The book was written by an unnamed author.
She received an unnamed award for her contributions.
The unnamed sources provided valuable information for the article.

Translations

Translations of the word "unnamed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem nome

🇮🇳 बेनाम

🇩🇪 namenlos

🇮🇩 tanpa nama

🇺🇦 безіменний

🇵🇱 bezimienny

🇯🇵 名無し (nanashi)

🇫🇷 sans nom

🇪🇸 sin nombre

🇹🇷 isimsiz

🇰🇷 이름 없는 (ireum eomneun)

🇸🇦 بدون اسم

🇨🇿 bezejmenný

🇸🇰 bezmenný

🇨🇳 无名 (wú míng)

🇸🇮 neimenovan

🇮🇸 nafnlaus

🇰🇿 аталмаған

🇬🇪 უსახელო

🇦🇿 adsız

🇲🇽 sin nombre

Etymology

The word 'unnamed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'named,' the past participle of the verb 'name.' It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of being unnamed has been explored in literature, philosophy, and psychology, highlighting the significance of identity and recognition.

See also: nameless, namely, names, naming, nickname.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,544, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.

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