Meaning & Definition of Unannounced in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Not made known to those who might be affected.

  Example Sentence: An unannounced visit from the principal surprised the teachers.

• Definition: Occurring suddenly and without warning.

  Example Sentence: The unannounced changes to the schedule caused confusion among the students.

Etymology

Origin: Combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with 'announced', which comes from the Latin 'annuntiatus', meaning 'to announce'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• unannounced arrival: an arrival without prior notice or warning.
• unannounced inspection: an inspection that is not scheduled or communicated in advance.

Translations

• Spanish: no anunciado

• French: non annoncé

• German: unbekannt

• Russian: без предварительного уведомления

Related Words

• announce: to make a public declaration about something.

• notification: the action of notifying someone or something.

Slang Meanings of unannounced

• Meaning: sudden drop-in

  Example Sentence: My friend made a sudden drop-in, completely unannounced.

• Meaning: surprise guest

  Example Sentence: He showed up as a surprise guest, not unannounced but unexpected.