anonymous
[adjective]
Synonyms: unnamed, incognito, nameless, unacknowledged, uncredited, unidentified, unknown, unsigned

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Antonyms: named, onymous
Related Words: incognito, unidentified, unknown, unrecognized, unspecified

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

a‧non‧y‧mous /əˈnɒnəməs, əˈnɒnɪməs $ əˈnɑː-/ adjective
[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Late Latin; Origin: anonymus, from Greek, from an- 'without' + onyma 'name']

1. unknown by name:
the anonymous author of a collection of poems
anonymous donor/benefactor
the anonymous donor of a large sum of money
According to one employee, who wishes to remain anonymous, the company engaged in illegal activities.

2. done, sent, or given by someone who does not want their name to be known:
an anonymous donation of $5,000
anonymous phone call/letter etc (=one that is often unpleasant or contains threats)

3. written uninteresting in features or qualities – used to show disapproval:
grey, anonymous housing estates
—anonymously adverb

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

anonymous
adj.
VERBS be | become | remain
ADV. completely, entirely
PHRASES prefer/wish to remain anonymous My client wishes to remain anonymous.

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