athymy

/ˈæθɪmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of not having a name or being unnamed.

“The artist’s work suffered from athymy, making it hard to find in art history books.”

2. noun

The state of being unknown or unnamed.

“The city’s athymy was a major issue for its tourism industry.”

Synonyms

  • anonymity
  • oblivion

Antonyms

  • fame
  • notoriety