unspent

[uhn-spent]

adjective

1. not spent spent or used, as money.

2. not used up or consumed.

   unspent energy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unspent¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; un- ¹, spent

Example Sentences

At its meeting Tuesday, the Long Beach City Council approved a motion to push unspent funds allocated for this year’s parade to next year’s budget, ensuring $100,000 will be available for the 2026 parade.

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“There were also three unspent rounds in the magazine, all with wording on them,” according to the Journal’s report.

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Hardcore members of the Jesus Army gave all their wealth, income and possessions to a common purse, and unspent contributions went into the trust.

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Such notice so late in the fiscal year means the money may go unspent because Congress does not have enough time to act on the request.

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School police also arrived and scooped up unspent bullets dropped on the ground by the agents, Carvalho said.

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