Unreleased
/ˌʌn.rɪˈliːst/
Definitions
Not made available or accessible to the public; not yet distributed.
/ˌʌn.rɪˈliːst/
Not made available to the public
The artist is sitting on several unreleased songs.
💡 Simply: Something that's ready, but hasn't been shared with everyone yet. Like a secret song a singer made but didn't put on their album!
👶 For kids: Something that's not out yet, like a new toy that's still in the store.
More Examples
The film has an unreleased extended cut that fans are eager to see.
The software includes unreleased features that will be available in the next update.
How It's Used
"The band has several unreleased tracks that were never included on an album."
"The company's unreleased financial data is highly confidential."
"The unreleased software is currently undergoing beta testing."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From "un-" (not) + "released," past participle of "release." "Release" originates from Old French "relas(s)er," meaning "to loosen, release." The prefix "un-" indicates negation.
The word 'unreleased' has gained prominence in the digital age due to increased media and information distribution, making delayed content more noticeable.
Memory tip
Think of a caged animal that hasn't been set free.
Word Origin
"Not made available"