What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Unidentified vs Nondescript - What's the difference?

unidentified | nondescript |

As adjectives the difference between unidentified and nondescript

is that unidentified is not identified; having an unknown or unnamed identity while nondescript is not described (in the academic literature); undescribed, unidentified.

As a noun nondescript is

an undistinguished, unexceptional person or thing.

unidentified

English

Adjective

(-)
  • not identified; having an unknown or unnamed identity.

    • nondescript

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not described (in the academic literature); undescribed, unidentified.
  • * 1851 ,
    • In thoroughfares nigh the docks, any considerable seaport will frequently offer to view the queerest looking nondescripts from foreign parts.
  • Without distinguishing qualities or characteristics; unexceptional.
    • He drove a nondescript silver sedan.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An undistinguished, unexceptional person or thing.

    • Anagrams

    *