: 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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The high court announced the decision in an unsigned order on Monday, reiterating its position from June. Graham Kates, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 While there other candidates to play center (unsigned RFA Matt Poitras comes to mind), Kuraly is certainly a possibility again. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 Jack Plummer, the UFL’s MVP last season, worked out for both the Dolphins and 49ers recently but remains unsigned. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 These are undrafted and unsigned, eager to catch the attention of a coach in drills in hopes of landing an NFL contract. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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