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

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 notes

In 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.

Rhymes for unclaimed

timed aimed maimed primed claimed acclaimed reclaimed

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Frequently asked questions

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.