unsold

verb

Definition of unsoldnext
past tense of unsell
as in discouraged

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsold
  1. discouraged
  2. deterred
  3. inhibited
  4. diverted
Verb
  • The city announcement discouraged prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity and recommended people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teenagers keep outdoor activities brief, move physical activities indoors or reschedule them.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Midway through the final matches on both days, hats came out — despite the accessories being discouraged in the Royal Box.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of discouraged
Verb
  • If a fly doesn’t get deterred by the smell of vinegar, the substance itself will end its life.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 July 2026
  • While some potential suitors might have concerns over the 94-cap England international’s long-term fitness, not all teams are deterred by Stones’ injury history.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of deterred
Verb
  • This action supports methanogens, too, since they are inhibited by oxygen.
    — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 27 July 2026
  • Ferreira found that peptides in the venom powerfully inhibited an enzyme involved in regulating blood pressure.
    — Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026
Definition of inhibited
Verb
  • Most of the water diverted from the Colorado River is used for farming, while 20% is designated for residential purposes.
    — Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 26 July 2026
  • In the 79th minute, Newcastle finally equalised when a Lewis Hall cross was diverted into his own net by Ben Williams.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of diverted
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“Unsold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsold. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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