unsprung

adjective

un·​sprung ˌən-ˈsprəŋ How to pronounce unsprung (audio)
: not sprung
especially : not equipped with springs

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Specific components include the new lightweight tubular seat upholstered in black Alcantara©, which saves around 39 pounds compared to the standard seats, and 20-inch carbon fiber wheels that reduce unsprung mass and improve responsiveness when accelerating and braking. Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 That said, the hub placement might raise concerns around unsprung weight, which could affect handling. New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2025 The spindle is the link between unsprung weight (specifically, the wheels and tires) and the sprung weight (the rest of the vehicle). Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 31 July 2025 But as technology takes us further and further from the state of nature, our circadian clock is coming unsprung. Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unsprung

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First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsprung was in 1600

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“Unsprung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsprung. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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