# undisclosed

/ˌəndɪˈskɫoʊzd/ (US) · /ʌndɪsklˈəʊzd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/undisclosed
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. kept secret

adjective · CEFR C1 · Formal

describes information that is not shared with the public, often for a specific reason.

For teachers: not revealed or made public; typically used for information withheld for privacy, security, or legal reasons.

- The company was sold to a private buyer for an undisclosed amount of money.
- The witness was moved to an undisclosed location to ensure their safety during the high-profile trial.

Usage: Usually placed before the noun it describes.

Teaching tip: This word is very common in news reports and legal contexts, especially regarding money or locations.

## Examples

- The company was sold for an undisclosed amount of money.
- The celebrity couple was married at an undisclosed location to avoid the attention of the paparazzi.
- While the settlement was reached out of court, the specific terms remain undisclosed due to a strict confidentiality agreement signed by both parties.

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