unannounced

adjective

un·​an·​nounced ˌən-ə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce unannounced (audio)
Synonyms of unannouncednext
: occurring without any prior announcement or warning : not announced
an unannounced concert
showed up unannounced at her doorstep

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That experience appears to have been fairly typical of late, with other online reviews complaining about unannounced closures. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 Pirro later dropped the investigation, but not before several of her deputies first made an unannounced visit to the Fed's construction site and tried to gain access to the property before being turned away. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 At the same time, the woman alleged that Fountain showed up at her work unannounced and started a fight with her, according to the affidavit, which left her concerned for her safety. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Dominik Mysterio One ladder match entrant is still unannounced. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unannounced

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unannounced was circa 1775

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