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Definition of unowned

unowned

/ʌnˈoʊnd/
un · owned

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1

Not belonging to or possessed by anyone; lacking a legal or recognized owner.

Example

"The wildlife sanctuary provides medical care for stray and unowned animals across the county."


2

Not acknowledged, admitted, or recognized as one's own.

Example

"Many of his private doubts remained unowned until he published his memoirs late in life."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unowned. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unowned
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