undisclosed

Everyday

Undisclosed means not told or not made public; kept secret. tree →

In the lessons

Mostly used in news and business: «an undisclosed sum», «an undisclosed location», «for undisclosed reasons». It tells the reader that a fact exists but people were not told it. In maths it means the number is unknown.

Examples

• The footballer joined the club for an undisclosed fee. tree →
• The prize was sold for an undisclosed amount. tree →
• The witness was moved to an undisclosed location for safety. tree →
• She left the job for undisclosed reasons. tree →
• The company paid an undisclosed sum to settle the case. tree →
• The name of the winner remains undisclosed until Friday. tree →

Note

Formal word, used in news. From «disclose» (to tell or reveal). «Undisclosed» does not mean «unknown to everyone»: someone knows, but it has not been shared. In a maths problem an undisclosed amount cannot be used unless other clues let you work it out.