unlisted

word

Definition

Not included in an official list or public record. Often used for things like phone numbers, companies, or items that are not published or publicly available.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal or neutral; common collocations are 'unlisted number', 'unlisted company', and 'unlisted item'. 'Unlisted' can mean deliberately kept private. Do not confuse with 'listed', which means publicly included.

Example Sentences

Her phone number is unlisted.

basic

This company is unlisted on the stock exchange.

basic

Some websites have unlisted pages.

basic

He prefers to keep his number unlisted for privacy reasons.

natural

That item is unlisted, so you won’t find it in the catalog.

natural

Some YouTube videos are unlisted and only people with the link can watch them.

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