unsold

adjective

un·​sold ˌən-ˈsōld How to pronounce unsold (audio)
: not sold

Examples of unsold in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsold was in the 14th century

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“Unsold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsold. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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