Definition

Something that has not been made available to the public or printed in a book, magazine, or other media.

Example

The author's unpublished manuscript was discovered years after her death.

Conversation

Have you read any of her unpublished stories yet?

Not yet, but I've heard they're really good.

I can't wait for her to share them; I love her writing style.

Same here! It’s exciting to think about what else she has kept unpublished.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unpublished → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "publish" (from Latin "publicare", meaning to make public). The word "unpublished" means not made public or not released for public view.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'public' ('publicare') — that's why unpublished means it hasn't been shared with the public.

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