Undeclared

/ˌʌndɪˈklɛrd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Not officially stated or made known; unannounced.
He was an undeclared major for two years before settling on biology.
Referring to something that is not disclosed or acknowledged.
There are undeclared assets in the estate that need to be reported.
Describing a status or condition that has not been formally declared.
Several countries have undeclared trade agreements that benefit them economically.
In politics, not having declared candidacy for an election.
As an undeclared candidate, she has not yet committed to running for office.

Etymology

The term is formed by prefixing 'un-' meaning 'not' to the word 'declared,' which comes from Latin 'declarare’.

Common Phrases and Expressions

undeclared status:
A situation where something has not been formally acknowledged or established.
undeclared war:
A conflict in which a state of war has not been formally declared.

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Slang Meanings

A term sometimes used to refer to someone who hasn't chosen a clear side in a discussion.
He's still undeclared on that issue; he hasn't picked a side.
Referring to a student without a declared major.
She's just one of those undeclareds wandering around campus.