unsold

adjective

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

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By avoiding the systemic waste of overproduction, Ref’s rate of unsold or donated products is below 1 percent. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026 That may explain why tickets reportedly remain available for more than a third of the 72 group-stage games and many of the expensive hospitality packages also remain unsold. Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 The artist also said that The Hole damaged some of her other work and failed to return unsold sculptures. News Desk, Artforum, 8 Apr. 2026 Tesla is unlikely to go higher anytime soon as the electric vehicle company sees a record surge in unsold cars, according to JPMorgan. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsold

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Apr. 2026.

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