Definition

Not placed in a rank or order; having no assigned position in a hierarchy or list.

Example

The players in the tournament were unranked, making the competition more unpredictable.

Conversation

Did you see the new game rankings?

Yeah, but I noticed some teams are still unranked.

It's surprising, especially with how well they've been playing.

I know! I hope they get ranked soon; they deserve it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unranked → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "rank" (from Old English "ranc", meaning to arrange or classify). The word "unranked" means not arranged or classified in a particular order or category.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being applied to 'arranged' ('rank') — that's why unranked means something that is not arranged or classified.

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