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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Veteran free agent power forward/centers who remain unsigned include Precious Achiuwa, Kai Jones (who worked out for the Heat last month), Trey Lyles, Bol Bol, Thomas Bryant, Al Horford, Taj Gibson, James Johnson, De’Andre Jordan, Alex Len, Micah Potter and Tristan Thompson. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025 The interesting aspect of this roster is that Judkins remains unsigned. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025 In the 1990s and early 2000s, Thomas played in several unsigned bands and independently released several albums. Scott Huver, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 In an unsigned order, the Court paused a ruling by a federal judge in Massachusetts that required the federal government to continue making the payments. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsigned

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsigned was in 1598

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“Unsigned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsigned. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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