unsigned

adjective

un·​signed ˌən-ˈsīnd How to pronounce unsigned (audio)
: not signed: such as
a
: having no signature
an unsigned check/letter
b
: not signed to a contract
an unsigned free agent

Examples of unsigned in a Sentence

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An unsigned article published on the White House’s website that August broadened the attack by calling out a number of different museums for their supposedly offensive messaging and exhibitions. — News Desk, Artforum, 30 July 2026 For every Walker Kessler who unexpectedly cashes in as a restricted free agent, there are guys like Jalen Duren, Peyton Watson and Bennedict Mathurin, all three of whom remain unsigned nearly a month into free agency. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 McAlister remaining unsigned has been one of the more puzzling offseason storylines for TCU. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026 However, several quality (albeit aging) veterans remain unsigned. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsigned

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsigned was in 1598

Rhymes for unsigned

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“Unsigned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsigned. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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