Unbid: meaning, definitions and examples
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unbid
[ ʌnˈbɪd ]
invitation context
The term 'unbid' refers to something that has not been invited, requested, or offered in a proposal or auction setting. It indicates a lack of competitive bids or offers, especially in situations where one would typically expect such engagement. This term is often used in real estate and auction contexts to describe properties or items that have not received any formal offers or bids. As such, the phrase 'unbid property' might refer to real estate that has not attracted any buyers during a sales event.
Synonyms
uninvited, unrequested, unsolicited.
Examples of usage
- The unbid items at the auction were removed from the display.
- She was concerned about the unbid offers on her house.
- An unbid contract can result in delays in project initiation.
- The artist decided to withdraw her unbid paintings from the gallery.
Translations
Translations of the word "unbid" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não licitado
🇮🇳 अनबिड
🇩🇪 nicht angeboten
🇮🇩 tidak ditawarkan
🇺🇦 не подано
🇵🇱 nie zaoferowane
🇯🇵 未入札
🇫🇷 non proposé
🇪🇸 no ofertado
🇹🇷 teklif edilmemiş
🇰🇷 입찰되지 않음
🇸🇦 غير مزاد
🇨🇿 nepodáno
🇸🇰 neponúkané
🇨🇳 未投标
🇸🇮 neponujeno
🇮🇸 ekki boðið
🇰🇿 ұсынылмаған
🇬🇪 არ არის შეთავაზებული
🇦🇿 təklif edilməmiş
🇲🇽 no ofertado
Etymology
The word 'unbid' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which is used in English to denote negation or absence, and the root word 'bid', which comes from Old English 'biddan', meaning to request or offer. The compound form places emphasis on the absence of invitation or offer. Historically, the concept of bidding has been essential to trade and commerce, with roots extending back to ancient cultures where exchanges were made through various forms of offers and counter-offers. In the modern era, the term has become relevant in contexts like auctions, real estate, and competitive bidding processes, where formal offers are a fundamental component. Thus, 'unbid' reflects a specific condition related to participation in a competitive setting, emphasizing non-invitation or absence of competitive engagement.