What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
untraced
Example
The missing documents remain untraced despite a thorough search. [untraced: adjective]
Example
The police have been searching for the untraced suspect for weeks. [untraced: adjective]
Example
The keys are untraced, and I can't find them anywhere. [untraced: adjective]
missing
Example
The missing child was found safe and sound by the authorities. [missing: adjective]
Example
The report is incomplete due to missing data. [missing: adjective]
Example
The missing wallet was later found in the car. [missing: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Missing is more commonly used than untraced in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between untraced and missing?
Untraced is typically associated with a formal or legal tone, while missing can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
