untitled

untitled — adjective

1. used to describe a creative work — such as a book, film, painting, or song — tha

1.形容詞B1
釋義

used to describe a creative work — such as a book, film, painting, or song — that its creator has not given a name or heading to

例句

Haruto's new painting is untitled, but it was the most talked-about piece at the gallery.

be + untitled: describing a work's status

The band released an untitled album with a plain black cover.

untitled + noun: modifying 'album'

同義詞
  • unnamed

    broader than 'untitled'; can describe people, places, or things, not just works

  • untagged

    more technical; usually describes digital files or data missing a label

反義詞
  • titled

    having a name or heading (e.g. a titled book or film)

  • named

    given a specific name

文法句型

untitled + noun

be + untitled

用法筆記

Often used in arts and media contexts. An untitled work may later receive a title; the word describes its state at a given time, not a permanent quality.

常見錯誤

❌The book is entitled "The Forest.
✅The book is titled "The Forest.
💡'entitled' means having a right to something; 'titled' means having a name or title.

2. describes a person or family that does not hold a formal rank, noble status, or

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a person or family that does not hold a formal rank, noble status, or inherited title — for example, not being a duke, baron, or similar aristocrat

例句

Ife comes from an untitled family, unlike the aristocratic houses that dominate local politics.

untitled + noun: modifying 'family'

Though untitled, Beatriz holds more real influence in the village than the official leaders do.

introductory 'though untitled': concessive use

同義詞
  • common

    more general; describes ordinary people without social rank

  • non-aristocratic

    more formal and technical; explicitly excludes nobility

反義詞
  • titled

    holding a noble title (e.g. a titled lord or lady)

  • noble

    belonging to the aristocracy by birth or rank

  • aristocratic

    of or relating to the upper social class

文法句型

untitled + noun

be + untitled

用法筆記

This sense is most common in historical or formal writing about class and nobility. In modern everyday speech, people rarely use 'untitled' this way — 'ordinary' or 'common' is more natural.

常見錯誤

❌She is an untitled officer in the army.
✅She is a non-commissioned officer in the army.
💡'untitled' for people refers specifically to lack of a noble or aristocratic title, not a military rank.