anonymous
without any name acknowledged, as that of author, contributor, or the like: an anonymous letter to the editor; an anonymous donation.
of unknown name; whose name is withheld: an anonymous author.
lacking individuality, unique character, or distinction: an endless row of drab, anonymous houses.
Origin of anonymous
1Other words from anonymous
- a·non·y·mous·ness, noun
- a·non·y·mous·ly, adverb
- non·a·non·y·mous·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with anonymous
- 1. anomalous, anonymous , euonymus, unanimous
- 2. anonymous , pseudonymous
Words Nearby anonymous
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How to use anonymous in a sentence
Although there may not be a Tom Brady of crypto due to the fact that the originator of Bitcoin is anonymous, everyone who talks about cryptocurrencies and digital assets helps validate the industry.
At the same time, it tightened internet censorship by banning anonymous users—a provision enforced by regular government inspections of data from internet service providers.
Inside China’s unexpected quest to protect data privacy | Tate Ryan-Mosley | August 19, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewThis massive, mostly anonymous and pseudonymous group of internet culture cops is doing a large and likely growing share of the daily work of content-policing.
The Anonymous Culture Cops of the Internet - Facts So Romantic | Jesse Singal | August 12, 2020 | NautilusMoser said his client wanted to remain anonymous, so they tried to take advantage of a loophole — as far as they saw it — in state law that doesn’t require the disclosure of independent expenditures under $1,000.
Telemarketer Says Another GOP Campaign Was Behind Phil Graham Robocalls | Jesse Marx | July 10, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoWe are now building this element, and plan to have all of our users’ personal data stored on the blockchain and accessed only by them ensuring them with complete control over their data that’s also kept anonymous.
Interview with Lior Davidovitch, the founder of PUBLC | Kamaljeet Kalsi | July 3, 2020 | Search Engine Watch
But the Lizard Squad was able to get one thing done: Piss off anonymous, the best known of the hacktivist collectives.
It almost makes you wonder if Lizard Squad did this just to annoy anonymous and the other earnest champions of privacy.
If only Sulzberger had managed to keep a zipped upper lip while leaving the dirty work to anonymous underlings.
I wanted to be anonymous, as some of these people were friends of mine.
I Was Gang Raped at a UVA Frat 30 Years Ago, and No One Did Anything | Liz Seccuro | December 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLiar "I sometimes wish I could be anonymous and just walk down the street like everybody else."
The Beyoncé Manifesto: Quotes on Nihilism and Feminism | Amy Zimmerman | December 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe reception was not encouraging, only one anonymous critic speaking warmly in praise of the music.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskySuppose the doctor revealed the actual truth by means of some anonymous communication?
The Doctor of Pimlico | William Le QueuxExcepting minor clarifications, all deal with Hills answer to the anonymous gentleman.
Samuel Richardson's Introduction to Pamela | Samuel RichardsonNext an anonymous Irish Member fell over the bench on to Saunderson's knee, and was there incontinently but heartily pummelled.
It is to be observed that with the exception of Burgred's coins and a few anonymous pieces the silver was never adulterated.
British Dictionary definitions for anonymous
/ (əˈnɒnɪməs) /
from or by a person, author, etc, whose name is unknown or withheld: an anonymous letter
having no known name
lacking individual characteristics; unexceptional
(often capital) denoting an organization which provides help to applicants who remain anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous
Origin of anonymous
1Derived forms of anonymous
- anonymity (ˌænəˈnɪmɪtɪ), noun
- anonymously, adverb
- anonymousness, noun
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