unclaimed

[ˌʌnˈkleɪmd]

unclaimed Definition

  • 1not claimed or collected by the rightful owner or recipient
  • 2not yet claimed or picked up

Using unclaimed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unclaimed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The unclaimed package was returned to the sender.

  • Example

    There are many unclaimed prizes in the lottery.

  • Example

    The unclaimed luggage was left at the airport for a week.

unclaimed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unclaimed

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Phrases with unclaimed

  • assets that have been abandoned by their owner and turned over to the state for safekeeping

    Example

    The state holds auctions to sell unclaimed property to the public.

  • money that has been abandoned by its owner and turned over to the state for safekeeping

    Example

    You can search online to see if you have any unclaimed funds waiting for you.

  • luggage that has been left behind by its owner and not claimed within a certain period of time

    Example

    The store sells unclaimed baggage from airlines at discounted prices.

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Summary: unclaimed in Brief

'Unclaimed' [ˌʌnˈkleɪmd] refers to items or assets that have not been claimed by their rightful owner or recipient. It can be used to describe packages, prizes, or luggage that have not been picked up. The term also extends to phrases like 'unclaimed property' and 'unclaimed funds,' which refer to assets that have been abandoned and turned over to the state for safekeeping.

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