Definition

Describing something that has not been used or expended, especially in terms of money or resources.

Example

The unspent funds will be carried over to next year's budget.

Conversation

Did you manage to save any of your allowance this month?

Yeah, I still have some unspent money left over.

That's great! What do you plan to do with your unspent cash?

I might treat myself to a new video game.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unspent → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "spent" (from Old French *despendre*, meaning to spend or expend). The word "unspent" means not having been spent or used up.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'used up' ('spent') — that's why unspent means something that hasn't been used.

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