What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unpublished
Example
The author's unpublished manuscript was discovered in an old trunk. [unpublished: adjective]
Example
I have a lot of unpublished poetry that I keep in my journal. [unpublished: adjective]
unreleased
Example
The director's unreleased film was leaked online. [unreleased: adjective]
Example
The company's new product is still unreleased and undergoing testing. [unreleased: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unpublished is more commonly used than unreleased in everyday language, as it can be applied to a wider range of contexts. Unreleased is more specific and often used in the context of media or products.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unpublished and unreleased?
Both unpublished and unreleased are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
