unrated

adjective

un·​rat·​ed ˌən-ˈrā-təd How to pronounce unrated (audio)
: not rated
unrated bonds
unrated teams
especially : not assigned a certification mark (such as G, NC-17, PG, PG-13, or R)
The movie is unrated.
the unrated version of a film

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According to Marlowe’s analysis, a total of $800 billion in unrated municipal bonds have been issued in the U.S. over the last 10 years, with a median deal size of around $3 million. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2026 By bringing together unrated newcomers and seasoned masters, the championship continues to cement its reputation as the premier stage for high school chess in the region, signaling a bright future for the sport in Southern California, the news release stated. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026 Vaughn was an unrated quarterback in high school and signed with Jacksonville State. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026 An unrated film, The Toxic Avenger also stars Taylour Paige and is produced by Legendary Entertainment and the directors of Troma Entertainment’s 1984 original, Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrated

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrated was in 1648

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“Unrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrated. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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