Ungrabbed

The adjective 'ungrabbed' describes something that has not been seized, taken, or appropriated. It signifies a state of being untouched, unclaimed, or unpossessed. This implies a lack of human or external agency acting upon an object or concept. The term can be applied to physical objects, abstract ideas, opportunities, or resources. It emphasizes the absence of an act of taking or securing something, highlighting a state of passive availability or non-intervention. The context usually infers the potential for being grabbed, implying a contrast with the state of being secured or taken.

Ungrabbed meaning with examples

• The ripe, red apples hung heavy on the branches, tantalizingly ungrabbed by anyone in the orchard. It was a testament to the owner's trust, the unpicked fruit a beacon of natural abundance ready to be claimed.
• The winning lottery ticket, carelessly left on the counter, lay ungrabbed for several hours. Anyone could have taken it; its future seemed uncertain and vulnerable until the rightful owner appeared.
• The vast expanse of undeveloped land remained ungrabbed by developers. The land was a canvas of possibilities; its potential uses were vast and waited for a decision.
• After the financial collapse, the chance to acquire distressed assets was ungrabbed by the masses. A moment of opportunities which was largely ignored, allowing astute investors to capitalize.
• Despite the public outcry, the incriminating evidence, remained ungrabbed by law enforcement until after the suspect had made an escape. Time had passed; the opportunity slipped away.