What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unplaced
Example
The new employee is still unplaced within the company. [unplaced: adjective]
Example
The books are unplaced on the shelf, making it difficult to find what you need. [unplaced: past participle]
Example
The item is unplaced in any of the categories listed on the website. [unplaced: verb]
unallocated
Example
There is still some unallocated budget that we can use for marketing. [unallocated: adjective]
Example
The project manager needs to assign the unallocated tasks to the team members. [unallocated: adjective]
Example
The tickets are unallocated, so you can sit anywhere you like. [unallocated: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unallocated is more commonly used than unplaced in business and finance contexts, while unplaced may be more common in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unplaced and unallocated?
Unallocated may be considered more formal or technical than unplaced, which may be more casual or informal in tone.
