What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ownerless
Example
The park was filled with ownerless dogs wandering around. [ownerless: adjective]
Example
The abandoned house remained ownerless for years. [ownerless: adjective]
unowned
Example
The land remained unowned for generations. [unowned: adjective]
Example
The lost wallet was unowned and had no identification inside. [unowned: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ownerless is more commonly used than unowned in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ownerless and unowned?
Unowned is slightly more formal than ownerless.
