unfunded

adjective

un·​fund·​ed ˌən-ˈfən-dəd 

1

: not funded : floating

an unfunded debt

2

: not provided with funds

unfunded schools

Examples of unfunded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From 2004 to 2013, Chicago’s population shrank by 130,214 people, while unfunded pension obligations rose from $4,305 to $12,889 per resident, a Civic Federation analysis found. — Adam Drakulic, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

In that latter role, the liberal Wyman emerged as a voice of caution in the Democratic Party on the state’s unfunded liabilities for pensions and retiree health care. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026

Nick Schroeder, an analyst with the Legislative Analyst’s Office, said the Department of Finance didn’t include the raises in the budget nor give direct notice of its absence, saying the only indication of unfunded raises was the omission itself. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys in 1989 for $150 million, including unfunded liabilities. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unfunded

• refunded
• funded
• underfunded