unsold

adjective

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

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Now that it’s been a few years and the hype has died down, thousands are sitting unsold at dealers, and markups have all but vanished. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025 The split left Adidas with $1.3 billion worth of unsold Yeezys, which contributed to a loss of $655 million in sales for 2022’s fourth quarter. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025 In an attempt to attract reluctant buyers, sellers are slashing prices in multiple Florida cities where unsold homes are piling up, Zillow data show. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 Finally, a lot of home sellers are reducing their asking prices as their properties linger on the market unsold. Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsold

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 22 Mar. 2025.

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