Undisclosed
ˌʌndɪsˈkləʊzd
Definitions
Not revealed or made known.
ˌʌndɪsˈkləʊzd
The terms of the deal remain undisclosed.
💡 Simply: It's like when you have a secret you haven't told anyone. Imagine you win a contest, but they don't tell the world how much you won. That's an undisclosed prize amount!
👶 For kids: When something is undisclosed, it means no one knows about it yet.
More Examples
Authorities are investigating the undisclosed origin of the funds.
The company's earnings for Q2 were undisclosed.
How It's Used
"The settlement included an undisclosed sum of money."
"The company's financial performance was not disclosed."
"The source wished to remain undisclosed."
Synonyms
From 'un-' (not) + 'disclosed' (revealed), derived from Old English 'disclōsan' (to reveal, open).
The word 'undisclosed' appears in legal and financial contexts as early as the 18th century, emphasizing the importance of transparency and the consequences of withholding information.
Memory tip
Think of a secret that remains inside a locked box; it's undisclosed.