Unregistered Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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unregistered

[สŒnหˆrษ›dส’ษชstษ™d ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

status

Not recorded or listed in an official register or database; not recognized or acknowledged.

Synonyms

unacknowledged, unlisted, unrecorded.

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Word Description / Examples
unregistered

Used when something or someone has not been officially recorded or recognized in a formal list, database, or registry.

  • The vehicle was unregistered and could not legally be driven on public roads.
  • She runs an unregistered business from her home.
unrecorded

Used when an event, item, or action has not been officially documented or saved in written or digital form.

  • Many historical events from that era remain unrecorded.
  • The conversation went unrecorded, so there is no transcript available.
unlisted

Used for something that is absent from a list, directory, or catalogue, often to imply privacy or exclusivity.

  • Her phone number is unlisted to avoid unwanted calls.
  • The restaurant is unlisted in most tourist guides but has excellent reviews from locals.
unacknowledged

Used when an achievement, action, or existence is not recognized or given proper appreciation by others.

  • His contributions to the project remained unacknowledged by his peers.
  • The letter of complaint went unacknowledged by the company's customer service department.

Examples of usage

  • It is an unregistered car, so we cannot drive it legally on the road.
  • The unregistered voters were not allowed to participate in the election.

Translations

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Origin of 'unregistered'

The word 'unregistered' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'registered', which comes from the Latin word 'regestrum' meaning 'list'. The concept of being unregistered has been present throughout history, especially in relation to official records and databases. The term is commonly used in legal contexts to denote something that is not officially recognized or recorded.


See also: registered, registering, registers, registration.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,031, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.