Meaning & Definition of word "Unmarked"

Unmarked

/ʌnˈmɑːrkt/

adjective:

  • 1. Not having any mark or distinguishing feature; plain.
    • Example: The unmarked envelope arrived at my doorstep without a return address.
  • 2. Not designated or labeled in any way.
    • Example: The unmarked tree stood silently in the forest, blending in with its surroundings.
  • 3. Referring to something that is not designated for a specific purpose.
    • Example: The unmarked police car was able to blend into the traffic undetected.
  • 4. In linguistics, lacking special inflection or grammatical distinction.
    • Example: In this dialect, the past tense is often expressed with an unmarked verb form.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'marked' from the Old English 'mearcian' meaning 'to mark'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unmarked territory:

A region that is not bordered or designated; unknown or unexplored area.

unmarked bill:

A monetary note that does not bear any visible indication or marking.

unmarked car:

A vehicle that does not display police markings or identifiers.

Related Words

marked:

Having a visible sign or feature.

indistinct:

Not clear or sharply defined.

anonymous:

Not identified by name; of unknown name.

Slang Meanings of unmarked

Meaning: Under the radar

Example Sentence: He's been living under the radar, with an unmarked lifestyle.

Meaning: Low-key

Example Sentence: She prefers to keep things low-key and unmarked.