unsold

adjective

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

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Live Nation also is using artificial intelligence to make sure fewer tickets go unsold. Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026 The document distributed to Los Angeles officials, meanwhile, suggests that many more than 2,232 tickets are still unsold. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 By avoiding the systemic waste of overproduction, Ref’s rate of unsold or donated products is below 1 percent. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026 That may explain why tickets reportedly remain available for more than a third of the 72 group-stage games and many of the expensive hospitality packages also remain unsold. Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 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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“Unsold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsold. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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