undeclared

adjective

un·​de·​clared ˌən-di-ˈklerd How to pronounce undeclared (audio)
: not announced or openly acknowledged : not stated or decided in an official way : not declared
an undeclared war
an undeclared presidential candidate
a student with an undeclared major

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Four Republicans and two undeclared voters participated, according to the outlet. Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 Last October, it was reported that West had accepted a campaign donation from Harlan Crow, the conservative Texas billionaire best known for giving undeclared gifts to Justice Clarence Thomas. Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 This program allows individuals and companies to declare previously undeclared assets, including bitcoin and other digital assets, by paying a tax. Javier Bastardo, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 Hannaford recalled 12-ounce packages of seafood salad due to the undeclared inclusion of soy. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for undeclared 

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undeclared was in 1526

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“Undeclared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeclared. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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