Comparative for unnamed or not identified by a name (or face)
“Fortunately, the villagers were saved by an anonymous person with exceptional medical skills.”
Comparative for created by someone whose name is unknown or withheld
“She based her anonymous novel on The History of Caroline Evelyn, burned many years earlier by Mrs. Burney.”
Comparative for having no exceptional or distinguishing qualities or characteristics
“In comparison with the parish church, it is plain and anonymous. If one were not a Quaker, one might fail to recognize this as a building with a religious function.”
Comparative for which has not been lauded or appreciated
Comparative for not recognized or identified
(individual) Comparative for not explicitly named but specified indeterminately
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