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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Framber Valdez, Ranger Suárez and Tatsuya Imai remain unsigned going into the Winter Meetings, but Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reported that the Giants will not make the nine-figure investments necessary to sign Imai or any other top pitchers. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025 The unsigned order, issued as part of an emergency appeal, pauses a 2–1 ruling that had blocked the map. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025 In addition, Simmons said there are some unsigned and yet talented high school seniors who may be in play for the Panthers. Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025 The one player who remained unsigned was three-star running back KD Jones, who could reportedly flip his commitment to Oklahoma State. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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