unsold

adjective

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

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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 Textile waste — which includes manufacturing remnants, unwanted clothes and linens, and unsold products — is one of the industry’s most pressing challenges. — Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Every one of those 32,000 unsold companies is a real business, with real people in it, sitting in a portfolio while the clock runs and the fees accrue. — Louis Mosca, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Operational waste includes everything from packaging to food and unsold merchandise. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsold

Word History

First Known Use

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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