Unclaimed: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when something has not been claimed by anyone, usually in reference to lost property or prizes.

• The unclaimed luggage was stored in a separate room.
• The lottery prize remained unclaimed for weeks.

Used when referring to something that does not have a recognized owner. This term is less common and generally used in specific contexts like intellectual property or online spaces.

• The software had many unowned tags.
• The concept of unowned land does not exist in some legal systems.

Used often in formal or official contexts to describe something that has not been made known publicly, such as income, intentions, or academic studies.

• He had thousands of dollars in undeclared income.
• Selena has an undeclared major at university.

Used when something hasn't been recovered or restored to its original state, often used in environmental and restoration contexts.

• The area of unreclaimed land was covered in debris.
• Unreclaimed mines pose serious environmental hazards.

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• The package was left unclaimed at the post office for weeks.
• Several unclaimed items were found in the lost and found box.

More specific than 'unclaimed assets', this term is used to refer to money that has not been claimed, such as forgotten savings accounts or uncashed checks.

• There is a website where you can check if you have any unclaimed money.
• John discovered he had unclaimed money from an old insurance policy.

Used to describe tangible property that has not been claimed, like real estate, cars, or other physical items.

• The state auctioned off unclaimed property found in storage units.
• She inherited a piece of unclaimed property that was owned by a distant relative.

Commonly used in financial or legal contexts to refer to financial resources or property that have not been claimed by their owner.

• The bank is required to report unclaimed assets to the state after a certain period.
• The government launched an initiative to help people find unclaimed assets.