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Uncollected: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncollected

 

[ ʌn.kəˈlɛk.tɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general use

Uncollected refers to something that has not been gathered, accumulated, or received. This can pertain to items like debts, data, or physical objects that remain unassembled or unresolved.

Synonyms

uncollated, unreceived, unsorted

Examples of usage

  • The uncollected fees have caused a significant financial issue.
  • We have several uncollected items from the last event.
  • The uncollected data will be analyzed next month.
Context #2 | Adjective

emotional state

In an emotional context, uncollected describes a state of being disorganized or agitated, where a person might not be in control of their thoughts or emotions.

Synonyms

chaotic, disorganized, unfocused

Examples of usage

  • She felt uncollected when she received the unexpected news.
  • His uncollected manner made the meeting less productive.
  • Try to stay collected, even in an uncollected situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncollected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não coletado

🇮🇳 असंकलित

🇩🇪 nicht gesammelt

🇮🇩 tidak terkumpul

🇺🇦 незібраний

🇵🇱 niezebrany

🇯🇵 未収集の

🇫🇷 non collecté

🇪🇸 no recolectado

🇹🇷 toplanmamış

🇰🇷 수집되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مجمع

🇨🇿 nesbíraný

🇸🇰 nezbieraný

🇨🇳 未收集的

🇸🇮 nepridobljen

🇮🇸 ó safnað

🇰🇿 жиналмаған

🇬🇪 არაგროვილი

🇦🇿 toplanmamış

🇲🇽 no recolectado

Etymology

The word 'uncollected' is formed by combining the prefix 'un-' which denotes negation, and the past participle 'collected' derived from the verb 'collect' meaning to gather together or bring together. The verb 'collect' dates back to the late Middle English period, originating from the Latin 'collectus', the past participle of 'colligere', which means to gather or bring together. The prefix 'un-' has been part of the English language since Old English, making it a common way to form antonyms. As such, 'uncollected' emerged as a descriptor for things that are not gathered or organized, applicable in various contexts both tangible and intangible.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,009, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.