: 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 existence of unsigned or attacker-controllable firmware and unenforced configuration integrity. Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026 Granted a court injunction for an additional NCAA season after going undrafted, Hall kept alive the chance to return to college by playing in summer league while unsigned. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 And that the Pacers still have their lone 2026 NBA Draft pick unsigned suggests their front office is still considering how to finalize the back end of its roster. Tony East, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 An unsigned article published on the White House’s website that August broadened the attack by calling out a number of different museums for their supposedly offensive messaging and exhibitions. News Desk, Artforum, 30 July 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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