unassigned

adjective

un·​as·​signed ˌən-ə-ˈsīnd How to pronounce unassigned (audio)
: not having or given an assignment : not assigned
unassigned seating
unassigned tasks

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Seating is unassigned and first-come, first-served. — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 24 Feb. 2026 Morrison said the near-depletion of the unassigned fund balance is cause for alarm — and warned that the city’s spending problem will follow it into next year. — Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026 Irrigation at unassigned addresses is allowed on Monday and Friday. — Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026 Experiences like this are becoming increasingly common in workplaces designed around unassigned seating. — Diane Hoskins, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unassigned

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unassigned was in the 15th century

Rhymes for unassigned

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“Unassigned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unassigned. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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