unreckoned

The final cost was unreckoned in the initial budget.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not counted or considered: "unreckoned" describes something that has not been included in a tally, calculation, or assessment. It implies that the item or factor was left out, either intentionally or accidentally, from a total or evaluation.

Usage Examples

• (The expense of harm to nature was not included in the accounting.)
• (Her help was not acknowledged or counted.)
• (These minor costs are not tracked.)

Advanced Usage

• "to leave unreckoned": to intentionally or unintentionally omit from a calculation.

  • The survey left the opinions of younger voters unreckoned. (Their views were not considered in the results.)

• "unreckoned potential": abilities or resources that have not been evaluated or utilized.

  • The team's unreckoned potential was revealed only after the coach changed tactics. (Their hidden capacity for success was not previously measured.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unreckonable (adj): impossible to calculate or count.
  • The damage to the ecosystem is unreckonable. (It cannot be quantified.)
• Reckon (verb): to count, calculate, or consider.
  • We must reckon the total cost before proceeding. (We need to calculate it.)

Synonyms

• Uncounted: not included in a count.
  • Several ballots were left uncounted. (They were not tallied.)
• Unaccounted: not explained or included in a record.
  • The missing funds remain unaccounted for. (Their location or use is unknown.)
• Neglected: not given proper attention or consideration.
  • His advice was neglected by the committee. (It was disregarded.)

Related Idioms

• Not in the reckoning: not considered or expected to succeed.
  • The underdog team was not in the reckoning for the championship. (They were not thought to be contenders.)
• Beyond reckoning: too great to be calculated.
  • The value of the ancient artifact is beyond reckoning. (It is priceless and immeasurable.)