undeclared

adjective

un·​de·​clared ˌən-di-ˈklerd How to pronounce undeclared (audio)
: not announced or openly acknowledged : not stated or decided in an official way : not declared
an undeclared war
an undeclared presidential candidate
a student with an undeclared major

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These risks can include contamination with foreign materials, undeclared allergens, or potential exposure to harmful bacteria such as Salmonella or Listeria. David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025 In December 2024, Frito-Lay recalled over 6,300 bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips, also due to an undeclared milk allergen. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025 Frito-Lay recalled over 6,000 classic potato chips last year Frito-Lay issued a recall in December of more than 6,300 bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips due to them possibly containing undeclared milk, thus posing a risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025 These systems use blockchain clustering techniques to link seemingly unrelated wallets, flagging undeclared income with remarkable accuracy. Robin Singh, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undeclared

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undeclared was in 1526

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“Undeclared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeclared. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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