# unreleased

/ənɹɪˈɫist/ (US) · /ˌʌnɹɪlˈiːsd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unreleased
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

not yet made available for the public to see, hear, or buy. You often hear this about music or movies that are finished but kept secret.

For teachers: not yet made available for public distribution, sale, or exhibition. Often describes creative works like music, films, or software that remain in a private archive.

## Examples

- The band has many unreleased songs from their first album.
- Fans were excited to hear an unreleased demo that the singer shared on social media last night.
- The documentary features rare footage and unreleased interviews that provide a new perspective on the artist's final years before they retired from public life.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun; often follows a linking verb like 'remain'.

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