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unbranded

American  
[uhn-bran-did] / ʌnˈbræn dɪd /

adjective

  1. not branded or marked to show ownership.

    an unbranded calf.

  2. Commerce. carrying no brand or trademark of a manufacturer.

    unbranded canned foods.


Etymology

Origin of unbranded

First recorded in 1635–45; un- 1 + brand + -ed 2, -ed 3

Example Sentences

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The chief executive of generic-drug maker Sandoz SDZ 1.57%increase; green up pointing triangle Group expects the market for unbranded versions of popular weight-loss medicines to be big.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

On platforms like Xiaohongshu, the trending aesthetic is “quiet quality” — marked by high-quality, unbranded goods that signal intelligence and savvy rather than raw purchasing power.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

What’s Next: PayPal CEO Alex Chriss, who took the helm in 2023, is piloting a turnaround strategy that involves doing away with low-profit, unbranded businesses.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

The unbranded message of love overrules the original consumerist intention.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

There still remained about thirty unbranded steers which were too big to scruff.

From In the Musgrave Ranges by Sayce, Conrad H. (Conrad Harvey)

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