uncharged

American

[uhn-chahrjd] / ʌnˈtʃɑrdʒd /

adjective

not charged, especially with electricity; electrically neutral.

an uncharged battery; an uncharged particle.

uncharged British

/ ʌnˈtʃɑːdʒd /

adjective

(of land or other property) not subject to a charge
having no electric charge; neutral
archaic (of a firearm) not loaded

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Etymology

Origin of uncharged

1425–75; late Middle English: unburdened, uncalled; see un- ¹, charged

Example Sentences

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“We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties,” the Justice Department and FBI wrote in a memo released in July.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

“Months after this investigation commenced, Malik remains uncharged and is not the target of this investigation,” Haney told ESPN.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

But on July 6, a two-page DOJ/FBI memo stated that a comprehensive review found there was no incriminating “client list,” no evidence of prominent individuals being blackmailed, and no basis to investigate uncharged third parties.

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2025

The memo adds that investigators "did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties".

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025

Moreover, the uncharged phosphate groups were not incidental features.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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