unowned
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ʌnˈoʊnd/
KK: /ʌnˈoʊnd/
adjective
Definition
Something that is not owned or does not have an owner.
Example
The unowned dog wandered the streets looking for food.
Conversation
I saw a cute dog at the park today, but it seemed unowned.
Really? That’s sad! Did you try to find its owner?
No, I didn't see any tags or anything to help identify it.
Maybe we should go back and check if it's still there.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
abandoned
vacant
forsaken
Antonyms
owned
possessed
claimed
verb
Definition
To not have an owner or to be without ownership.
Example
The abandoned house remained unowned for many years.
Tense Forms
Past: unowned
Past Participle: unowned
Conversation
Did you hear about the old house at the end of the street?
Yeah, I heard it's been unowned for years now.
That's surprising! I thought someone would have bought it by now.
Root Explanation
Unowned → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "owned" (from Old English "agen", meaning to possess). The word "unowned" means not possessed or lacking an owner.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') possessing something ('owned') — that's why unowned means something that is not owned.
Visually Confused Words
ungowned
undowned
undrowned
uncrowned
unbrowned
unzoned
unvowed
untoned