What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unspecified
Example
The job posting listed unspecified duties that would be assigned as needed. [unspecified: adjective]
Example
She gave an unspecified time for the meeting to start. [unspecified: adjective]
unstipulated
Example
The contract left some terms unstipulated, which caused confusion later on. [unstipulated: adjective]
Example
The rules for this game are unstipulated, so we can make up our own. [unstipulated: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unspecified is more common and versatile in everyday language than unstipulated, which is more commonly used in legal or formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unspecified and unstipulated?
Unstipulated is more formal and legalistic in tone than unspecified, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
