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The story included an unnamed narrator.
What does Unnamed mean?
Unnamed means not named.
Dictionary definition
Unnamed means not given a name or not identified by name.
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Unnamed in a sentence
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An unnamed source gave the reporter helpful information.
hard
In a mystery, an unnamed character can make readers wonder who is really involved.
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What does unnamed mean?
Unnamed describes someone or something that is not identified by name.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to unnamed?
Anonymous is close in meaning when a person is unnamed.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for unnamed?
Named is the direct contrast because unnamed means not named.
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WordUnnamed.
Partadjective.
MeaningUnnamed means not named.
ExampleExample: The story included an unnamed narrator.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- un · naymd
- Strongest beat
- naymd
- Ending
- naymd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on naymd.
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Synonyms
Words like Unnamed
anonymousUse when a person is not named.
unidentifiedUse when someone or something has not been recognized or named.
Antonyms
Opposite words
namedUse when someone or something has a name given.
identifiedUse when someone or something is recognized or named.
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Word family
Unnamed word family
Base word
name
adjective
named
Given a name.
adjective
unnamed
Not given a name.
verb
naming
Giving a name.
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Understand Unnamed
Hint for students
Unnamed means a person, place, object, or source is not identified by name. It is common in stories, news, and reports.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse unnamed with unknown. Something can be unnamed in a sentence even if someone in the story knows who it is.
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Write one sentence that shows unnamed without using the word unnamed. Then underline the clue words that show someone or something is not identified by name. Example: A person in the article gave advice, but the writer never told us who it was. Clue words: person, article, never told us, who it was Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show someone or something not identified by name?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The story included an unnamed narrator." Why does unnamed fit better than named?
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