Unfinanced Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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unfinanced

[หŒสŒnหˆfaษชnรฆnst ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

business

Not provided with financial resources; not funded.

Synonyms

unbacked, unfunded, unsupported.

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Word Description / Examples
unfinanced

This word is used when referring to a project, plan, or venture that has not specifically been allocated any financial resources to proceed.

  • The new start-up remains unfinanced despite numerous pitches to investors.
  • The research proposal is still unfinanced, making it difficult to move forward.
unfunded

This term is mainly used in a financial or operational context to describe projects, programs, or departments that have no funds allocated to them.

  • The school program remains unfunded due to budget cuts.
  • Many social initiatives go unfunded despite their importance.
unbacked

This is typically used when describing something that lacks support, whether financial or otherwise, often in a more general or broader sense.

  • Her claim was unbacked by any solid evidence, so people were skeptical.
  • The currency was unbacked by any tangible assets, causing a loss of trust among investors.
unsupported

Best used when referring to a lack of emotional, physical, or situational support, not necessarily financial.

  • She felt unsupported by her colleagues during the project.
  • The software is now outdated and unsupported by the developers.

Examples of usage

  • The project remained unfinanced due to budget constraints.
  • The unfinanced startup struggled to stay afloat.

Translations

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Origin of 'unfinanced'

The term 'unfinanced' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'financed' (having financial support). It is commonly used in business and financial contexts to describe entities or projects lacking proper funding.


See also: financial, financially, financier, financing, refinance, underfinance, underfinancing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,913, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.