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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Danny DeVito, at the time — remains unsigned to a team after the Giants waived him at the end of the season. Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 Postseason starters defensive tackle DaQuan Jones, edge rusher Joey Bosa, linebackers Matt Milano and Shaq Thompson, cornerback Tre’Davious White and safety Jordan Poyer remain unsigned. Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 So why did such a productive receiver go undrafted and, as of Monday morning, remain unsigned as a free agent? Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026 According to the unsigned interim agreement, the developer would finance a portion of the project by lending the city $24 million, which the city would pay back at 11 percent interest post-tax. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 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 5 May. 2026.

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