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unsigned
Unsigned (adj) means not carrying a signature; unendorsed. Example: “The letter arrived unsigned, so nobody knew who had sent it.”
adj
1
Not carrying a signature; unendorsed.
"The letter arrived unsigned, so nobody knew who had sent it."
2
Not contracted to a record label, sports club, or similar organisation.
"The band spent years playing small venues while unsigned."
3
In computing, storing only zero or positive values (no minus sign).
"The counter uses an unsigned integer, so it can never go below zero."
How to use unsigned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout a signature, or (in music/sport) without a contract, or (in coding) unable to be negative.
Common mistake
In everyday writing this means 'no signature'; in tech contexts it refers to a number type, not paperwork.
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What does “unsigned” mean?
The word “unsigned” means not carrying a signature; unendorsed. In plain terms, without a signature, or (in music/sport) without a contract, or (in coding) unable to be negative.
How do you use “unsigned” in a sentence?
Here is “unsigned” used in a sentence: “The letter arrived unsigned, so nobody knew who had sent it.”
What is the opposite of “unsigned”?
The opposite of “unsigned” — its antonyms — is signed.
What part of speech is “unsigned”?
“Unsigned” is an adjective.
Is “unsigned” a common word?
“Unsigned” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “unsigned” have?
“Unsigned” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not carrying a signature; unendorsed.
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