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
  • This might have discouraged a sensible man from deciding to become a publisher.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The lingering effects of high interest rates and Trump’s erratic trade policies discouraged companies from hiring in 2025.
    — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of discouraged
Verb
  • The three-run deficit almost proved too much to overcome, but the Royals were not deterred.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Along with surveillance and global risk-reduction initiatives, Washington successfully deterred such attacks with the threat of significant retaliation, including the use of nuclear weapons.
    — Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of deterred
Verb
  • The rough waters, which included waves that were about 13 feet high, inhibited rescue efforts.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Emerging research shows that the diaphragm’s ability to act as a respiratory muscle is inhibited during active bracing for spinal stability.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of inhibited
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  • But the focus on fees and expenses also diverted the attention of investors.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Some critics saw them as little more than a handout that diverted resources from more pressing needs such as healthcare and education.
    — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of diverted
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“Unsold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsold. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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