unidentified
adjective
un·iden·ti·fied
ˌən-ī-ˈden-tə-ˌfīd 
-ə-ˈden-
: not having a known or established identity : not identified
unidentified flying objects
an unidentified suspect
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Examples of unidentified in a Sentence
an unidentified worker reported the security breach
some unidentified person helped them and then left quietly
Recent Examples on the Web
The unidentified other finalist apparently dropped out before being interviewed by the panel, according to two people with knowledge of the process.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
The drawing carries an estimate of 200,000 to 300,000 pounds (about $255,000 to $382,000) and has been consigned by an unidentified British seller, who is said to have inherited it.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
The Ocala Police Department (OPD) returned to the home again on Sunday, May 19, regarding a second camera that someone had found in the unidentified daughter's bedroom.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
As alleged in the complaint, when the plaintiffs demanded an explanation, an American representative explained that they had been removed from the flight because a white male flight attendant complained about an unidentified passenger’s body odor.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 30 May 2024
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
The drawing carries an estimate of 200,000 to 300,000 pounds (about $255,000 to $382,000) and has been consigned by an unidentified British seller, who is said to have inherited it.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
The Ocala Police Department (OPD) returned to the home again on Sunday, May 19, regarding a second camera that someone had found in the unidentified daughter's bedroom.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
As alleged in the complaint, when the plaintiffs demanded an explanation, an American representative explained that they had been removed from the flight because a white male flight attendant complained about an unidentified passenger’s body odor.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 30 May 2024
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“Unidentified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unidentified. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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