Unlisted

/ˌʌnˈlɪstɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Not included in a list or not publicly announced; not listed in official records.
The company has several unlisted investments that are not part of their public portfolio.
Referring to a phone number that is not listed in directory services.
He has an unlisted phone number to maintain his privacy.
Describing securities that are not traded on a stock exchange.
The start-up is currently raising funds through unlisted equity that is not available on the stock market.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'listed.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

unlisted number
A phone number that is not published or publicly available.
unlisted stock
A stock that is not traded on any public exchange.

Related Words

list
A series of names or items written or printed consecutively.
directory
A book or collection of addresses or names.

Slang Meanings