undisclosed
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describes information that is not shared with the public, often for a specific reason.
not revealed or made public; typically used for information withheld for privacy, security, or legal reasons.
Simple“The company was sold to a private buyer for an undisclosed amount of money.”
In context“The witness was moved to an undisclosed location to ensure their safety during the high-profile trial.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
Teacher's tipThis word is very common in news reports and legal contexts, especially regarding money or locations.
“Nine of the 14 moves identified this summer are listed as free transfers, with the other five for undisclosed fees.”
“Ultimately, Maresca got his move but was also forced to apologise on Instagram and pay an undisclosed sum to Chelsea ." 0:28 Is there a deadline on Man City for Fernandez transfer?”
From un- + disclosed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.