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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There were films too, such as The Fast Lady and Crooks Anonymous.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

There are also 12-step support groups, including Debtors Anonymous, which provide a safe space to talk.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 9, 2025

Anonymous activists emailed universities to poison my job prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

Anonymous insiders asked about the mood at the Tiffany Network shared that staff were “apopleptic” and “not happy at all” about the potential new boss.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2025

I have chosen Anonymous, although Elaine Stein doesn’t know this yet.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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