unpublished

adjective

un·​pub·​lished ˌən-ˈpə-blisht 

: not published: such as

a

: not released for public distribution or sale

an unpublished book/manuscript

b

: having no works that have been published

an unpublished author

Examples of unpublished in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a yoga class, Hannah begs Tan France’s literary agent character to get her a meeting with Julia Fox’s Bianca Hart, who has an unpublished memoir in the works. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026

Although Leibniz had published his theory before his English colleague, a supporter of Newton—and later Newton himself—claimed that Leibniz had seen his unpublished work on infinitesimal calculus beforehand and had stolen his ideas. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2026

Board papers are among the most sensitive documents a company holds, routinely containing unannounced deals, unpublished results, and succession plans. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

The film is based on an unpublished short story by Richard Sheppard, a writer and film historian specializing in horror cinema. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unpublished

• published
• republished