Unclaimed

/ʌnˈkleɪmd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not claimed, unasserted, or not acknowledged as belonging to someone.

The unclaimed property was scheduled to be auctioned off after six months.

Relating to something that has not been taken possession of or been accounted for.

There were several unclaimed bags left at the station.

Describing funds or assets that have not been claimed by their rightful owner.

The bank notified its customers about unclaimed funds that may belong to them.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'claimed' from the past participle of 'claim'.

unclaimed territory

Land that is not owned or inhabited by anyone.

unclaimed baggage

Luggage that has been left behind at an airport and not claimed by its owner.

claim

To assert or demand a right to something.

ownership

The state or fact of owning something.

property

A thing or things belonging to someone.