Unspent

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈspɛnt/

Definitions of unspent

adjective describing something that has not been used or spent

Example Sentences

A1 I found some unspent money in my pocket.

A2 She had unspent energy after finishing her workout.

B1 The unspent funds were returned to the organization's budget.

B2 The unspent resources could be reallocated to other projects.

C1 The unspent time allowed for additional research to be conducted.

C2 The unspent enthusiasm of the team was redirected towards a new initiative.

Examples of unspent in a Sentence

formal The unspent funds from last year's budget will be carried over to the next fiscal year.

informal I still have some unspent money left over from my last paycheck.

slang I totally forgot about the unspent cash in my wallet.

figurative Her unspent energy was evident as she sat quietly in the corner, waiting for something to happen.

Grammatical Forms of unspent

• past tense: unspent
• plural: unspent
• comparative: more unspent
• superlative: most unspent
• present tense: unspend
• future tense: will unspend
• perfect tense: have unspent
• continuous tense: is unspending
• singular: unspent
• positive degree: unspent
• infinitive: to unspend
• gerund: unspending
• participle: unspent

Origin and Evolution of unspent

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English, Middle Low German, Middle Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'unspent' originated from Old English, influenced by Middle Low German and Middle Dutch.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something that has not been used or consumed, the word 'unspent' has evolved to also signify resources or energy that have not been utilized or exhausted.