Definition

Not marked with a label or identification.

Example

The boxes were unlabeled, making it difficult to find what I needed.

Conversation

I found some boxes in the attic that are unlabeled.

That's interesting! Do you know what's inside them?

Not really, I was thinking about opening them up to check.

Good idea! You might discover some old treasures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unlabeled → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "labeled" (from the root "label" which comes from Old French *label*, meaning a small note or tag). The word "unlabeled" means not having a label or tag attached to it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having a 'tag' or 'note' ('label') — that's why unlabeled means something that does not have a tag.

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