unplayed

English

Etymology 1

From un- +‎ played.

Adjective

unplayed (not comparable)

  1. Not played.
    • 1986, The Strad: A monthly journal for professionals and amateurs of all stringed instruments played by the bow:
      It's a sad fact that unplayed instruments deteriorate. Your family heirloom or investment may not after all be appreciating in value as you had hoped.
    • 2008, Rob Suggs, Top Dawg, page 92:
      There was still the matter of an unplayed game against Houston, an intended early-season breather that was no longer needed […]
    • 2022, “2023 Laws of Chess”, in FIDE‎[1], page 34:
      Usually the result is 1-0, 0-1 or ½-½. In exceptional circumstances both players may lose (Article 11.8), or one score ½ and the other 0. For unplayed games the scores are indicated by +/- (White wins by forfeit), -/+ (Black wins by forfeit), -/- (Both players lose by forfeit).

Etymology 2

Verb

unplayed

  1. simple past and past participle of unplay
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