anonymous

[uh-non-uh-muhs] / əˈnɒn ə məs /

ADJECTIVE

unknown, usually by choice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nameless undisclosed unidentified unnamed unsigned

WEAK

Jane/John Doe X bearding incognito innominate pseudo pseudonymous secret such and such unacknowledged unattested unavowed unclaimed uncredited undesignated unspecified what's his/her name whatchamacallit whatsis you know who

Antonyms

STRONGEST

known named

WEAK

identified

Example Sentences

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“This country is founded on anonymous speech and anonymous criticism of the government,” Cohn said.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Back at the Seattle Times, some anonymous readers are criticizing the anonymous alleged “Working Families.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

And he’s not an anonymous creep on the internet; he’s a 45-year-old elected member of Congress running for governor of California.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

But the warnings, passed privately among junior aides, have focused on “sleazy” activity and boundary-crossing behavior, said one former legislative aide, who asked to remain anonymous.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Just a whole bunch of anonymous New Yorkers lining up for their jolt of caffeine.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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