Unidentified

/ˌʌn.ɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not recognized or established; not identified.

The police found an unidentified body near the river.

Not categorized or labeled; unknown.

The scientist discovered an unidentified species of insect in the rainforest.

Unspecified; lacking a name or designation.

Several unidentified flying objects were reported in the sky last night.

Referring to a person or object whose identity is unknown.

An unidentified man was seen leaving the scene of the crime.

The word 'unidentified' comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'identified', which is derived from 'identify'.

unidentified flying object

A term used to describe any aerial phenomenon that cannot immediately be identified.

unidentified remains

Refers to human remains that cannot be identified, often used in forensic contexts.

unidentified source

A source of information that is not known or specified.

identify

To establish or indicate who or what something is.

identity

The fact of being who or what a person or thing is.

identification

The action or process of identifying someone or something.

John Doe

When the police found the body, it was just a John Doe at the time.

Ninja

He came in like a ninja, completely unidentified and left without a trace.