Uigenkendelige

Uigenkendelige is a Danish adjective meaning not recognizable or unidentifiable. It describes someone or something whose identity cannot be determined from appearance, context, or distinguishing features. The word is formed from the negating prefix u- and genkendelig, derived from genkende meaning “to recognize.” In Danish, uigenkendelige is the plural form; the singular is uigenkendelig.

The term is commonly used in contexts where anonymity or obscured identity is relevant. It can describe photographs or video where faces are blurred or masked, or describe objects, patterns, or traces that do not reveal enough information to identify them. In literary or journalistic usage, it may convey a sense of mystery or obfuscation, whether literal or metaphorical.

Examples of usage include phrases such as uigenkendelige ansigter (unrecognizable faces) or uigenkendelige spor (unidentifiable traces), as well as discussions of privacy, surveillance, or forensic description. While the primary sense is practical—concerning recognition—the word can also carry a figurative connotation when something lacks distinctive features.

See also: genkendelig (recognizable). The word reflects a common Danish contrast between what can be recognized and what cannot, and it is used across media, law, and descriptive prose to indicate the inability to identify.