Meaning & use

Undeclared

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Not officially announced, reported, or stated.

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Customs officers found undeclared goods hidden in his luggage.

She remained an undeclared candidate until the final weeks before the primary.

A note on using this word

"Undeclared war" is a notable phrase in international law, describing armed conflict conducted without a formal declaration.

Words with a similar meaning

unannouncedunreported

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Words with an opposite meaning

declaredreported

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