incurred

American

[in-kurd] / ɪnˈkɜrd /

adjective

(of a usually undesirable consequence) experienced or brought upon oneself.

The report did not reveal the exact number of disaster-affected families or the value of their incurred losses.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of incur.

Other Word Forms

self-incurred

adjective

Etymology

Origin of incurred

incur ( def. ) + -ed ²

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Example Sentences

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The league incurred immense costs through tournament hosting fees and lucrative payouts to attract top-tier players like Rahm and DeChambeau.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

In 2019 the incurred losses from motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. were around $340 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

He added that "any properly incurred incidental or in-kind assistance from third parties would be recorded and reimbursed where applicable".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

That’s not to say no damage has been incurred from sustained higher energy prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

According to a study by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, each year the average jockey is injured three times and spends a total of almost eight weeks sidelined by injuries incurred on the track.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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