Definitions

anonymous

[uh-non-uh-muhs] / əˈnɒn ə məs /

ADJECTIVE

unknown, usually by choice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nameless undisclosed unidentified unnamed unsigned

WEAK

Jane/John Doe X bearding incognito innominate pseudo pseudonymous secret such and such unacknowledged unattested unavowed unclaimed uncredited undesignated unspecified what's his/her name whatchamacallit whatsis you know who

Antonyms

STRONGEST

known named

WEAK

identified

Example Sentences

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The officer, who has asked to remain anonymous, spoke of the concerns he had raised for Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead – a new podcast on BBC Sounds.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The fates of the detainees are now being decided in mass trials, with anonymous judges handing down one-size-fit-all punishments to large groups of defendants following the proceedings via video-link from prison.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Some might try to evade asset taxes by hiding their money in anonymous assets like cash and gold.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Cohn says policies like age verification severely limit every internet user’s privacy and ability to be anonymous online.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

And, also, a super-boring day when Grandma and I scoured the dashboard and settings to make sure I was completely anonymous.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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