anonymous

/əˈnɑnəməs/
adjective
  1. Having a name that is not known or not made public.
    • The donor wished to remain anonymous, so the charity did not reveal their name.
    • She received an anonymous letter warning her about the danger.
    • The author of the poem is anonymous, as no one knows who wrote it.
  2. Lacking any distinctive or individual features; not interesting or memorable.
    • He felt lost in the anonymous crowd of the big city.
    • The hotel room was completely anonymous, with beige walls and plain furniture.
    • The building's design was so anonymous that I walked past it twice without noticing.
noun
  1. A person whose name is not known or not revealed.
    • The police received a tip from an anonymous, but they could not follow up without more details.
    • In the online forum, many users post as anonymous to protect their privacy.
    • The painting was donated by an anonymous who wished to stay out of the spotlight.
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