untitled

UK: ʌnˈtaɪtld | US: ʌnˈtaɪtld

Definition

  1. adj. not having a title or name

  2. adj. not officially recognized or honored with a title

Structure
un <not>title <name>ed <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word "untitled" combines the prefix "un-" (Old English "un-," meaning "not") with "title" (from Latin "titulus," meaning "inscription, label") and the suffix "-ed" (forming adjectives). It literally means "not given a name or designation," reflecting its use to describe works or individuals lacking formal recognition.

Examples

  1. The artist displayed an untitled painting at the gallery.

  2. The manuscript remained untitled for years.

  3. She preferred leaving her poems untitled to encourage interpretation.

  4. The folder contained dozens of untitled documents.

  5. His untitled role in the film was still memorable.