unsprung

adjective

un·​sprung ˌən-ˈsprəŋ 

: not sprung

especially : not equipped with springs

Examples of unsprung in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stark says the reduction comes from controls and fasteners rather than unsprung or rotating components, so suspension and wheel-control characteristics remain unchanged. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

The Valen also receives lightweight magnesium wheels as standard, reducing unsprung mass to improve steering response, wheel control and ride refinement. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Compared to a standard brake assembly, the BrakeNode is up to 30 percent lighter in unsprung mass. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026

The simplified system reduces unsprung mass and reduces stopping distance by up to 15 percent. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unsprung

• among
• hirschsprung
• unsung
• bling
• bung
• clung
• dung
• flung
• fung
• hung
• lung
• rung