adj
unclaimed
Unclaimed (adj) means not collected or taken by anyone who has a right to it. Example: “The lost suitcase sat unclaimed at the station for weeks.”
adj
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Not collected or taken by anyone who has a right to it.
"The lost suitcase sat unclaimed at the station for weeks."
"Millions in unclaimed prize money goes unpaid every year."
How to use unclaimed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNobody has come forward to collect or take ownership of it.
Common pairings
unclaimed baggage
unclaimed prize
unclaimed money
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Etymology
From un- + claimed.
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What does “unclaimed” mean?
The word “unclaimed” means not collected or taken by anyone who has a right to it. In plain terms, nobody has come forward to collect or take ownership of it.
How do you use “unclaimed” in a sentence?
Here is “unclaimed” used in a sentence: “The lost suitcase sat unclaimed at the station for weeks.”
What part of speech is “unclaimed”?
“Unclaimed” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unclaimed?
"unclaimed" (adj) means not collected or taken by anyone who has a right to it.
