unsigned

adjective

un·​signed ˌən-ˈsīnd How to pronounce unsigned (audio)
: not signed: such as
a
: having no signature
an unsigned check/letter
b
: not signed to a contract
an unsigned free agent

Examples of unsigned in a Sentence

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Poles released Walker in February and he’s remained unsigned. Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025 Police sent an arrest warrant to the U.S. Attorney’s office for consideration, but it was returned unsigned, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025 The Dolphins must replace both starting safeties from last season — Jevon Holland, who went to the New York Giants via free agency, and Jordan Poyer, who remains unsigned. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2025 Remarkably, Finnegan remained unsigned into spring training. Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsigned

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsigned was in 1598

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“Unsigned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsigned. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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