# unsold

/ənˈsoʊɫd/ (US) · /ʌnsˈəʊld/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unsold
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

not sold or bought. You use this to describe items that remain in a shop or warehouse because no one bought them.

For teachers: 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.

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