It's not a bug, it's an undocumented feature.
Source: tatoeba (426498)
Undocumented
Synonyms for "undocumented" (39 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (8)
Adjective(4 words)
Determiner(2 words)
no diagnosis notedno prior history
Strong matches (12)
Adjective(10 words)
uncharteredunexplainedunexploredunidentified artifactunlistedunlogged hoursunmeasured biodiversityunpaperedunrecognized authorityunrecorded
Noun(2 words)
unexplained wordunlogged feature
Related words (19)
Adjective(16 words)
unrecorded agreementunrecorded dataunrecorded featureunrecorded featuresunrecorded orderunrecorded testunregisteredunreportedunstructured notingunsubstantiatedunsubstantiated allegationsuntracked progressuntrustworthy resourceunverifiedunverified factunwritten method
Noun(3 words)
unrecorded data sourceunrecorded gradesunwritten rule
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: baseless premise, missing evidence, no diagnosis noted, no prior history, nonexistent.
- Sentence evidence is available for undocumented, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "undocumented".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "undocumented"
Keep "undocumented" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "undocumented" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "undocumented", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "undocumented" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesdescriptive adjectivesocial descriptor
More specific
6 entriesundocumented APIundocumented featureundocumented immigrantundocumented studentunlisted fileunrecorded data
Collocations
5 entriesundocumented APIundocumented featureundocumented immigrantundocumented statusundocumented student
Inflections
2 entriesmore undocumentedmost undocumented
Derivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
1 entriesTranslations
5 translations across 5 languages.
Catalan
1 entries- indocumentat adj (lacking documents for identification, authorization, etc.)
Finnish
1 entries- paperiton adj (lacking documents for identification, authorization, etc.)
Galician
1 entries- indocumentado adj (lacking documents for identification, authorization, etc.)
Polish
1 entries- nieudokumentowany adj (lacking documents for identification, authorization, etc.)
Spanish
1 entries- indocumentado adj (lacking documents for identification, authorization, etc.)
Sample sentences
16 total sentences available.
America’s immigration system is broken. Too many employers game the system by hiring undocumented workers and there are 11 million people living in the shadows. Neither is good for the economy or the country.
Source: tatoeba (3650998)
The President’s plan requires anyone who’s undocumented to get right with the law by paying their taxes and a penalty, learning English, and undergoing background checks before they can be eligible to earn citizenship.
Source: tatoeba (3651012)
This isn't a bug, it's an undocumented enhancement.
Source: tatoeba (5254069)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "undocumented"?
Closest matches include baseless premise, missing evidence, no diagnosis noted, no prior history, nonexistent.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "undocumented"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.