unproduced

adjective

un·​pro·​duced ˌən-prə-ˈdüst How to pronounce unproduced (audio)
-prō-,
-ˈdyüst
: not produced
especially : not made into a dramatic or theatrical production
an unproduced play/script/screenplay

Examples of unproduced in a Sentence

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Running for almost 20 years, the Brit List seeks to platform the buzziest unproduced UK film and TV scripts from top up-and-coming talent by showcasing those with the most recommendations. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025 The Brit List, the platform for emerging British screenwriting talent, has unveiled its 2025 lineup of the best unproduced film and TV scripts. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025 The brothers have many unproduced scripts in their trunk. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2025 Despite gaining significant momentum and further script development, the film remained unproduced due to Emon’s growing commitments as a filmmaker and producer, and later the disruptions of COVID-19. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unproduced

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1513, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unproduced was circa 1513

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“Unproduced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproduced. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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