Word
unsold
Phoneticsun·sold
US/ənˈsoʊɫd/
UK/ʌnsˈəʊld/
Definition
adj. not sold or bought. You use this to describe items that remain in a shop or warehouse because no one bought them.
adj. not having been sold or purchased. Often used to describe inventory or property that remains in the possession of the owner.
Examples
“The shop had many unsold items on the shelves.”
“The company had to clear out its unsold stock at a significant discount to make room for the new season's collection.”
“The auctioneer noted that several high-value paintings remained unsold, suggesting that the market for classical art had become more cautious in recent months.”
Examples
simple
“The shop had many unsold items on the shelves.”
contextual
“The company had to clear out its unsold stock at a significant discount to make room for the new season's collection.”
complex
“The auctioneer noted that several high-value paintings remained unsold, suggesting that the market for classical art had become more cautious in recent months.”
Real-World Examples
“It’s a sharp contrast to his last tour, one of the best-attended of all time; this time thousands of tickets sit unsold, some going for $65 online.” Scan code
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