unbudgeted

adjective

un·​bud·​get·​ed ˌən-ˈbə-jə-təd How to pronounce unbudgeted (audio)
: not budgeted: such as
a
: not included as part of planned expenditures
unbudgeted overtime hours
b
: not allocated as part of planned expenditures
Lawmakers left much of the money they expected to have unbudgeted …—Ross Ramsey

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But physically claiming these products suddenly required instant cash, tens of thousands of unbudgeted dollars. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026 These costs were exacerbated by unbudgeted overtime expenses and the new labor contracts for the city’s firefighters, police and other city workers, Finnie said. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025 This is very concerning as these unbudgeted obligations are not included in the State’s current structural deficit projection of $4 billion by 2030. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 The somber discussion followed discussions surrounding poor internal controls that have resulted in tens of millions of dollars spent on unauthorized contracts and unbudgeted expenses. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbudgeted

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unbudgeted was in 1917

Rhymes for unbudgeted

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“Unbudgeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbudgeted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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