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unspent

[ uhn-spent ]

/ ʌnˈspɛnt /

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adjective

not spent or used, as money.

not used up or consumed: unspent energy.

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Origin of unspent

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

Words nearby unspent

unspeak, unspeakable, unspecific, unspecified, unspectacular, unspent, unsphere, unspoiled, unspoken, unsporting, unsportsmanlike

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Example sentences from the Web for unspent

He proposed using some unspent funds to subsidize flood insurance.
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Gives to seas and sunset skies The unspent beauty of surprise.
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"Think of all the unspent forces back in that silver mine," remarked Miss Milbrey, with a patent effort to be significant.
The Spenders|Harry Leon Wilson
The eager, unspent emotionalism of Noreen's face flaunted itself across his smoky vision.
The Sick-a-Bed Lady|Eleanor Hallowell Abbott

And still there was a large portion of the four hundred and twenty dollars unspent.
Martin Eden|Jack London
Perhaps the ardor with which he seized her was the unspent force of the longing roused in him by Rosie.
The Side Of The Angels|Basil King

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