unsold

adjective

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

Examples of unsold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Still, the number of unsold homes continued to reach new levels. Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 24 May 2024 Xi Jinping’s government announced its most forceful attempt yet to rescue the beleaguered Chinese property market, relaxing mortgage rules and urging local governments to buy unsold homes as authorities become increasingly concerned about the sector’s drag on economic growth. Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for unsold 

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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 31 May. 2024.

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