undeclared

adjective

un·​de·​clared ˌən-di-ˈklerd How to pronounce undeclared (audio)
Synonyms of undeclarednext
: 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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When a potential contaminant—whether foreign material, bacteria, or an undeclared allergen—is identified, companies work with the FDA and USDA to issue voluntary recalls. — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 Seven Democrats are running to challenge Mr. Adams, and an eighth, the former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, is as yet undeclared but is already leading the field in early surveys of the race. — Maya King, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025 Last month, Frito-Lay issued a recall warning that more than 6,300 of its 13-ounce bags may contain undeclared milk posing a risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. — Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a batch of bread rolls produced by Jesse's Bakery, Inc. in Honolulu, Hawaii, at its highest risk level, Class I, after the company recalled the product in February due to undeclared milk. — Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undeclared

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undeclared was in 1526

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