unpublished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an unpublished book/manuscript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an unpublished author

Examples of unpublished in a Sentence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

The revelation that Maas has three or four complete unpublished manuscripts for entirely different series on her computer speaks to the prolific nature of her creative output and raises the possibility that readers may someday have access to entirely new worlds from the author. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026

The revelation that Maas has three or four complete unpublished manuscripts for entirely different series sitting on her computer is a striking detail. —Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026

The party’s own unpublished post-election autopsy concluded that Harris lost meaningful support in 2024 because of the Biden administration’s approach to Gaza, according to Axios. —Jacki Karsh, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026

Three or four unpublished full books. —Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unpublished

• published
• republished