DUNNED Meaning and
Definition
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Dunned is a verb that refers to the act of persistently demanding payment or asking for repayment of a debt. It typically involves repeatedly sending reminders or requests for payment to a debtor. The term originates from the word "dun," which originally referred to a shade of gray-brown color, and ultimately derived from an Old English word for dull or dark. Over time, "dun" evolved to also mean a demand for payment or a creditor's request for money owed to them.
Being dunned can involve various forms of communication, including letters, emails, phone calls, or even personal visits from creditors or debt collectors. The purpose of dunning is to remind and pressure the debtor to take prompt action and fulfill their financial obligations. In some cases, dunning may escalate to legal action or the involvement of third-party collection agencies if the debtor continuously fails to respond or make payments.
Dunned is a term commonly used in financial and business contexts, particularly in relation to outstanding payments, unpaid bills, or overdue accounts. It signifies the creditor's efforts to collect what is owed, while also highlighting the debtor's obligation to settle the debt. Dunning techniques can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the debt, but the underlying goal remains the same – to secure payment and resolve the outstanding financial obligations.
Common Misspellings for DUNNED
Etymology of DUNNED
The word "dunned" is derived from the Middle English term "dunnen", which means "to demand payment". It was later influenced by the name "Dun", which was a common surname in Scotland and Ireland, and eventually came to be associated with persistent or annoying demands for payment. Over time, the term "dunned" developed its contemporary meaning of being repeatedly harassed or bothered for payment or a debt.
Similar spelling words for DUNNED
- tanned,
- downed,
- dunked,
- Sunned,
- tuned,
- Dined,
- Denied,
- Dawned,
- turned,
- Punned,
- darned,
- Donned.
Conjugate verb Dunned
CONDITIONAL
I
would dunned
you
would dunned
he/she/it
would dunned
we
would dunned
they
would dunned
I
would dun
we
would dun
you
would dun
he/she/it
would dun
they
would dun
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be dunning
you
would be dunning
he/she/it
would be dunning
we
would be dunning
they
would be dunning
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have dunned
you
would have dunned
he/she/it
would have dunned
we
would have dunned
they
would have dunned
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been dunning
you
would have been dunning
he/she/it
would have been dunning
we
would have been dunning
they
would have been dunning
FUTURE
I
will dun
you
will dun
he/she/it
will dun
we
will dun
they
will dun
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be dunning
you
will be dunning
he/she/it
will be dunning
we
will be dunning
they
will be dunning
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have dunned
you
will have dunned
he/she/it
will have dunned
we
will have dunned
they
will have dunned
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been dunning
you
will have been dunning
he/she/it
will have been dunning
we
will have been dunning
they
will have been dunning
IMPERATIVE
you
dun
we
let´s dun
to dun
PAST
I
dunned
you
dunned
he/she/it
dunned
we
dunned
they
dunned
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was dunning
you
were dunning
he/she/it
was dunning
we
were dunning
they
were dunning
PAST PARTICIPLE
dunned
PAST PERFECT
I
had dunned
you
had dunned
he/she/it
had dunned
we
had dunned
they
had dunned
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been dunning
you
had been dunning
he/she/it
had been dunning
we
had been dunning
they
had been dunning
PRESENT
I
dun
you
dun
he/she/it
duns
we
dun
they
dun
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am dunning
you
are dunning
he/she/it
is dunning
we
are dunning
they
are dunning
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
dunning
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have dunned
you
have dunned
he/she/it
has dunned
we
have dunned
they
have dunned
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been dunning
you
have been dunning
he/she/it
has been dunning
we
have been dunning
they
have been dunning
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