unsigned

adjective
un·​signed | \ ˌən-ˈsīnd How to pronounce unsigned (audio) \

Definition of unsigned

: 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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Reid has continued his NFL career with the Panthers but Kaepernick remains unsigned. Alaa Abdeldaiem, SI.com, "Kenny Stills Criticizes Jay-Z After Partnership With NFL: 'It Doesn't Sit Right With Me'," 19 Aug. 2019 Bol Bol, a second-round pick of the Nuggets in June, remains unsigned. Mike Singer, The Denver Post, "Projecting the Nuggets’ depth chart heading into 2019-’20 season," 24 Aug. 2019 In 2017, Kaepernick and Reid filed a grievance against the NFL alleging the two remained unsigned because of collusion by owners following the kneeling protest. Christopher Brito, CBS News, "Colin Kaepernick talks about the police shooting that led him to protest during national anthem," 20 Aug. 2019 But the other four players among the first six selections remain unsigned. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, "What’s the holdup on Quinnen Williams’ contract with New York Jets?," 18 July 2019 The Pistons’ roster had been at 14, and they were linked to veteran free agents JaVale McGee and Jared Dudley, who both signed with the L.A. Lakers, and Kostas Koufos, who remains unsigned. Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Pistons take flyer by claiming big man Christian Wood," 17 July 2019 Gallant, listed at 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds, was a third round pick by the Detroit Red Wings in 2017, but was left unsigned. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, "Red Wings draft pick gets second chance with Sharks," 2 July 2019 That’s just what the Supreme Court did in its brief, unsigned order. S.m. | New York, The Economist, "The Supreme Court’s ruling on the border wall leaves unanswered questions," 29 July 2019 Tuesday's starter, Merrill Kelly, was an unsigned Orioles draftee in 2007, while Clarke pitched two seasons at Towson University and transferred to College of Charleston in 2013 when the school threatened to cut the baseball team. Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles’ Chris Davis and Jonathan Villar leave them stranded in 5-2 loss to Diamondbacks," 24 July 2019

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First Known Use of unsigned

1598, in the meaning defined above

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unsigned

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unsigned

: not having a signature
: published without the name of the writer
: not having a contract with a professional sports team, music company, etc.