guarantee
noun
a promise or assurance, especially one in writing, that something is of specified quality, content, benefit, etc., or that it will perform satisfactorily for a given length of time.
unguaranteed
-
a word derived from
guarantee.
Example Sentences
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First, he took out Walker and subbed in Matt Ryan, who was the 15th and last player to earn a roster spot and has an unguaranteed contract.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
Some, such as Hall of Fame executive Bill Polian, have long argued too many underclassmen leave school for unguaranteed NFL paychecks rather than developing their skills and pursuing degrees.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2022
There was always a very good reason for keeping jocks on an unguaranteed dole called “scholarships”: control.
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2019
Left without a guaranteed deal, Smith surveyed the league and was intrigued by the Wizards, even though they were offering only an unguaranteed contract because their 15-man roster was maxed out.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 16, 2015
This unguaranteed currency caused endless confusion and fraud.
From Fiat Money Inflation in France by White, Andrew Dickson
