unsold

adjective

un·​sold ˌən-ˈsōld How to pronounce unsold (audio)
Synonyms of unsoldnext
: not sold

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Fresh meat that went unsold was smoked and sold to hungry customers. — Adrian Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Fox sells them with full-screen commercials, while Telemundo has left them unsold. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 This unique position gives them a massive head start over smaller competitors who must constantly slash prices to clear out unsold stock. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 There’s a buildup of unsold goods while new orders are falling—one possible sign of an economic slowdown that could lead to a recession. — Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsold

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsold was in the 14th century

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

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