Unsold: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsold

 

[ ʌnˈsoʊld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sales context

Unsold refers to items, typically goods or stock, that have not been sold to consumers. This can occur in various industries, including retail, real estate, and auctions, where the products remain in inventory after the sales period has ended.

Synonyms

leftover goods, remaining inventory, unsold stock

Examples of usage

  • The unsold items were heavily discounted.
  • After the season ended, there were many unsold tickets.
  • The company had to write off a significant amount of unsold merchandise.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsold" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não vendido

🇮🇳 बिक नहीं गया

🇩🇪 nicht verkauft

🇮🇩 tidak terjual

🇺🇦 недопроданий

🇵🇱 niesprzedany

🇯🇵 未販売の

🇫🇷 non vendu

🇪🇸 no vendido

🇹🇷 satılmamış

🇰🇷 판매되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مبيع

🇨🇿 neprodaný

🇸🇰 nepredaný

🇨🇳 未售出

🇸🇮 neprodano

🇮🇸 óselda

🇰🇿 сатылмаған

🇬🇪 არასაპირგო

🇦🇿 satılmamış

🇲🇽 no vendido

Etymology

The word 'unsold' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which is used to indicate negation or absence, combined with the past participle 'sold' from the verb 'sell'. The verb 'sell' originates from the Old English 'sellan', meaning to give, furnish, or offer. The term has been in use to describe products that have not found buyers since at least the 19th century, gaining prominence with the rise of retail and inventory management. As commerce evolved, the term became more relevant in discussing economic metrics and business performance, particularly in e-commerce and retail environments.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,897, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.