unlabeled

American  

[uhn-ley-buhld] / ʌnˈleɪ bəld /

adjective

1. not labeled; not bearing a label.

   The unlabeled preserves at the back of the pantry were a bit of a surprise when we opened them.

2. noting or relating to a person who does not name their gender or sexuality.

   Unlabeled folks are an important part of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Etymology

Origin of unlabeled

First recorded in 1760–70; un- ¹ ( def. ) + label ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Every time I needed a single ingredient, I had to shuffle through a stack of identical, unlabeled bins, opening and closing them like a particularly tedious shell game.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

“The petition cites that the mechanical door release is hidden, unlabeled, and not intuitive to locate during an emergency,” the ODI said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

The agency first received a petition in November alleging the door release was “hidden, unlabeled, and not intuitive to locate during an emergency.”

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

Earlier this month, the manufacturer of Walmart’s Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews recalled the product due to unlabeled allergens after some tins were found to contain coconut and milk.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024

It was about the size of a briefcase, with a row of unlabeled buttons on the front, next to three small data monitors.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline