unsold

adjective

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

Examples of unsold in a Sentence

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At the highly lucrative IPL (Indian Premier League) auction in 2025, Netravalkar himself went unsold despite his World Cup performances. Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 There has also been speculation that FIFA has been shifting unsold tickets to secondary marketplaces, according to S&P Global’s Johnson. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 Bookstores can generally return unsold inventory to publishers for a refund or credit, which also affects pricing calculations. Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 June 2026 That implied just 700 seats remained unsold — which clearly undersold the huge stretches of empty space. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 June 2026 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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