Definition

Not credited to a specific source, author, or owner.

Example

The article included several unattributed quotes that raised questions about its credibility.

Conversation

Did you see that article with the unattributed quotes?

Yeah, it made me wonder where the information came from.

Right? It’s frustrating when sources are unattributed.

I agree, it makes it hard to trust what they're saying.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unattributed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "attributed" (from Latin "attribuere", meaning to assign or ascribe). The word "unattributed" means not assigned or ascribed to a particular source or author.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') assigning something ('attribuere') to remember that 'unattributed' means something that is not assigned to a specific source.

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