unsold

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adjective

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

unsold

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past tense and past participle of unsell

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Adjective
With low minimums, flexible terms and the ability to return unsold inventory, small retailers can now experiment. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Prices might come down as the tournament gets closer and the possibility that a ticket might go unsold approaches. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Seven artists wrote to Moore jointly this month, demanding payment and the return of unsold work in a letter reviewed by the Standard. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 When consumer demand falls faster than production can adjust, unsold wine can sit on the balance sheet while a winery works its way back into equilibrium. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsold

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First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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