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unlisted

unlisted

1 4.1
Hidden from public searches and seen only by people with a direct link
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈlɪstɪd/
  • Texting
translation icon : no listado
  • When you create an unlisted video on YouTube, it won't appear in search results or on your channel until shared directly.

You need to post the video unlisted first and you can see what claims come in, what blocks come in.

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Examples

  • You need to post the video unlisted first and you can see what claims come in, what blocks come in.

  • You can upload a video to your channel and set it as unlisted so only those with the link can view it.

  • To share an unlisted video, simply provide the link to those you want to view it.

Synonyms

unindexed
vsunlisted
  • Specialized
7.7

Not in a list that helps you or a computer find things quickly

is hidden from public listings yet reachable with a direct link or permission
unpublic
vsunlisted
7.9

Private and not widely known

is not publicly visible but can be accessed only through a direct link or permission

Antonyms

1.0

Open or available to everyone, not private

2.3

Included on an official record for companies or people

Compounds

unlisted security
  • Specialized
8.1

An investment not listed on a stock market that is sold privately or over the counter

unlisted stock
  • Specialized
5.8

Company shares not sold on a public market and often sold privately

How Public

public
1.0
unlisted
  • Texting
1 4.1
restricted
18 3.9
private
1.8

Surface Forms

unlisted positive

Morphology

unlisted = listed (transparent) = un + list + ed

The platform-specific sense is an extension of 'not included in public listings' and is clearly formed by negating 'listed' with 'un-'.

Etymology

Unlisted is made from un- ('not') and listed ('on a list'), so online it means 'not shown in public results'. A helpful way to remember is an unlisted video that does not appear in search but anyone with the direct link can watch it.