unsprung

adjective

un·​sprung ˌən-ˈsprəŋ 

: not sprung

especially : not equipped with springs

Examples of unsprung in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

By swapping out the original heavy iron construction for titanium tubing and aluminum castings, the unsprung mass at the rear has been slashed by a massive 50% compared to original-era racing Escorts. — Utkarsh Sood june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 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