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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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Van Der Beek is offering versions of the jersey that are both autographed and not, ranging in price from $40 for the unsigned ones to $80 with his signature. Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025 In July, the Justice Department released an unsigned memo declaring that, after an exhaustive review, agency investigators found no evidence that anyone other than Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, his longtime girlfriend, had committed any crimes. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 18 Nov. 2025 The Dolphins’ defense hasn’t been as good without Christian Wilkins, who was cut by the Raiders after a year with a foot injury and remains unsigned. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025 The majority's brief and unsigned opinion said those challenging the policy haven't shown that its purpose is to harm a politically unpopular group. Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 6 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2025.

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