uncharged

American  

[uhn-chahrjd] / ʌnˈtʃɑrdʒd /

adjective

1. not charged, especially with electricity; electrically neutral.

   an uncharged battery; an uncharged particle.

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uncharged British  

/ ʌnˈtʃɑːdʒd /

adjective

1. (of land or other property) not subject to a charge

2. having no electric charge; neutral

3. archaic (of a firearm) not loaded

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Etymology

Origin of uncharged

1425–75; late Middle English: unburdened, uncalled; see un- ¹, charged

Example Sentences

After a review of the Epstein case last year, DOJ and FBI officials said in a July 2025 memo that they “did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

In July, the Justice Department determined after an extensive review that there was not enough evidence that “could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties” in the Epstein case.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Provided prosecutors can show that certain acts further the goals of a “criminal enterprise,” they can present them to the jury, even if the acts are uncharged, or outside the statute of limitations.

From Slate • Jul. 3, 2025

They also stated that they do not comment on uncharged cases.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2025

The next category is the electromagnetic force, which interacts with electrically charged particles like electrons and quarks, but not with uncharged particles such as gravitons.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking