UNBAPTIZED Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

unbaptized

adjective

ˌən-bap-ˈtīzd

Definition of unbaptized

as in unnamed

not named or identified by a name thus far the novel I've been working on remains unbaptized

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Recent Examples of unbaptized To the left of Bernard are Hebrew children; to the right are the Christian children who were baptized (the unbaptized being in Limbo). — Mary Jo Bang july 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025 Researchers think the bodies likely belonged to unbaptized children. — Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024 Because the Catholic Church promulgated the belief that a child who died unbaptized could not be buried in consecrated ground, lay people desperate for their children to be properly laid to rest would find their own sites of significance. — NBC News, 8 Apr. 2021 Duendes, a type of gnome that has long been featured in regional Catholic lore, are said to haunt, and even steal, unbaptized babies. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2018

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Page Six reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources, that Evans has been seeking Hollywood legal representation over a possible cut.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Bullish Wall Street Venture Global, for example, is in advanced talks with QatarEnergy to supply 3 million metric tons annually, unnamed sources told Reuters.

— Spencer Kimball,Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of unnamed

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The homeowner gave investigators security camera video that showed an unidentified man using a hammer to smash the sliding glass door and enter the home, before leaving moments later as flames became visible.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Fagan, Johnson and an unidentified man entered the apartment building and used the Bethune’s keys to get inside the apartment, authorities say.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of unidentified

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Last month, citing anonymous sources, Reuters reported that Solidigm was holding pitch meetings with investment banks for an IPO that could value the company at up to $150 billion.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
One of the anonymous security officials who spoke to Reuters said Iran would also aim to prevent repairs after any attacks, to keep disruptions going as long as possible.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

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