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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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It’s a tribute to the elderly, the anonymous worker bee explains.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In September, the college senior started messaging online with an anonymous user who seemed to have insider knowledge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The judge said the alleged wrongdoing was based solely on "photographs and videos sent" in October 2019 "following an anonymous tip-off," and environmental authorities did not follow up with additional evidence.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The anonymous creator behind the popular videos defended Fruit Love Island in a post on TikTok Thursday, saying hours of work go into each video.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“Because why not? Were totally anonymous right now.”

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.