Unseized: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is typically used in legal or financial contexts where assets, property, or goods have not been taken control of or captured.

• The assets remained unseized by the authorities.
• Their property was still unseized during the investigation.

Best used to describe something that has not been altered, used, or affected, often implying that it is in pristine or original condition. Applicable in everyday language, culinary, and artistic contexts.

• The wilderness area has been left untouched.
• The dessert on her plate was untouched.

This word is often used to describe items, property, or rewards that no one has come forward to claim. It can be used in various contexts including legal, financial, and everyday situations.

• There are many unclaimed parcels at the post office.
• The lottery prize remains unclaimed.

Commonly used in financial and legal settings to describe funds or resources that have not been allocated for any specific purpose.

• These funds are currently unappropriated.
• The budget committee reviewed the unappropriated resources.

Repeated word.

Often used in casual language to signify that someone did not take advantage of an opportunity or failed to notice something.

• I missed the bus and had to walk to work.
• He missed a great opportunity to invest early.

Commonly used in everyday language to indicate that something is no longer in one's possession, or an opportunity that is no longer available.

• I've lost my keys and can't get into my house.
• She lost her chance to speak at the conference.

Used when someone has decided not to do or have something, often implying a deliberate choice or sacrifice.

• She has forgone her chance to study abroad.
• His forgone conclusion to retire early surprised everyone.