unsprung

adjective

un·​sprung ˌən-ˈsprəŋ How to pronounce unsprung (audio)
: not sprung
especially : not equipped with springs

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Instead of the springer or girder front suspension and semi-hard-tail frame of the original, the Chief Vintage uses modern but stylized front forks and discreet twin rear shocks that mimic the unsprung frame of the post-war bikes. William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 That said, the hub placement might raise concerns around unsprung weight, which could affect handling. New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2025 The spindle is the link between unsprung weight (specifically, the wheels and tires) and the sprung weight (the rest of the vehicle). Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 31 July 2025 Photo : Verge Motorcycles The bike might look straight out of the movie Tron, but the design does come with a serious tradeoff: The rear motor now adds a lot of unsprung weight. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 23 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for unsprung

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsprung was in 1600

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“Unsprung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsprung. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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