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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The organizers of the annual Aftershock festival are giving unsigned and independent bands a chance to perform at the West Coast’s largest rock, punk and heavy metal festival. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026 Salomonsson wins his job back on defence, playing with an as-of-yet unsigned UFA, and Eric Comrie returns in goal. Murat Ates, New York Times, 27 May 2026 Last year’s fill-in right guard, Jake Curhan, is also unsigned. Mike Kaye updated May 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026 Only six players at the top of the third round remained unsigned, with Onyedim among them. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.

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