unsigned

adjective un·signed \ ˌən-ˈsīnd \

|Updated on: 5 Jul 2018

Definition of unsigned

: not signed: such as

a : having no signature

an unsigned check/letter

b : not signed to a contract

an unsigned free agent

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Recent Examples of unsigned from the Web

After officially announcing the signing of R.J. Freure and Scott Schreiber on Tuesday, just two of the Astros' first 10 draft picks remain unsigned.

— chandler rome, Houston Chronicle, "Astros sign draft picks Scott Schreiber, R.J. Freure," 21 June 2018
The order — unsigned, released in the name of the entire court — throws into question the results of a sweeping probe that spanned at least two years and could implicate hundreds of clergy and other officials across the state.

— Philly.com, "Pa. Supreme Court blocks release of grand jury report into clergy sex abuse," 20 June 2018
Johnson, a shortstop and cousin of former Major Leaguer Jimmy Rollins, remains unsigned.

— clark spencer, miamiherald, "Same old story. Marlins rally for come-from-behind win over Giants.," 19 June 2018
Three weeks remain before opening day and more than 40 viable free agents remain unsigned, led by Arrieta, Moustakas and Holland.

— bob nightengale, USA TODAY, "How the Angels worked this weird winter to perfection," 7 Mar. 2018
This proposal was one of the group’s best, along with allowing undrafted, unsigned players to return to play in college and establishing a standardized way to athletes completing their degree after turning pro.

— dan greene, SI.com, "Rice Commission's Recommendations Miss the Point of College Basketball's Real Problems," 25 Apr. 2018
Many of the Milwaukee area’s top unsigned senior basketball players will take the floor Friday to play in an all-star game.

— mark stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Top unsigned seniors will be showcased in boys and girls games Friday," 12 Apr. 2018
Even so, there are plenty of unsigned players who could still help teams, including outfielder J.D. Martinez, third baseman Mike Moustakas, starter Jake Arrieta and closer Greg Holland.

— tyler kepner, New York Times, "Eric Hosmer Joins the Padres, Jolting a Quiet Free-Agent Market," 18 Feb. 2018
Clark said the concurrence of the historically high number of unsigned players, the rapid approach of spring training and the concept that one-third of the teams might be playing to win this year had triggered the statements.

— bill shaikin, latimes.com, "The mood among the relatively few players at baseball's union camp: 'As positive as it can be'," 14 Feb. 2018

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