C1adjectiveformalbusinessacademic
US/ʌnˈspes.ə.faɪd/
UK/ʌnˈspes.ɪ.faɪd/
not clearly stated or decided; no exact details given
In context
The meeting has been moved to an unspecified date next month.
An unspecified number of staff will lose their jobs, the memo said.
The form returned an error because the destination was left unspecified.
Words that go with unspecified
adjective + noun
- unspecified amountThe client paid an unspecified amount in damages.
- unspecified dateThe event was postponed to an unspecified date.
- unspecified reasonFlights were canceled for an unspecified reason.
- unspecified periodThe offer is valid for an unspecified period.
verb + adjective
- remain unspecifiedThe location of the new office remains unspecified.
- leave unspecifiedDo not leave any field unspecified on the form.