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unsold

adjective

un·​sold ˌən-ˈsōld How to pronounce unsold (audio)
Synonyms of unsoldnext
: not sold

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Some 31% of food that is grown and produced goes unsold or uneaten in the US, estimates ReFED, a nonprofit organization focused on reducing food waste. Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025 Given the gargantuan orders, Simon & Schuster agreed, in case of low sales, to take back unsold copies from bookstores—the first instance of a publisher allowing returns. Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025 Prices remain roughly 40% to 50% below pre-2018 levels, and farmers are storing record volumes of unsold soybeans. Kee Hyun Park, The Conversation, 20 Nov. 2025 Charlotte had the option of requesting up to 1,000 additional tickets from Georgia to sell to its fans, with prices set by UGA (any unsold tickets had to be returned by September 22, 2025). Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsold

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsold was in the 14th century

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“Unsold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsold. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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