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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

It is generally a more profitable business than the company’s unbranded option, which is why it’s a focus for investors.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

Members of the public are being encouraged to donate both branded and unbranded uniform items, as well as new or gently‑used clothing.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 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

Perhaps you remember enough about the business to know that an unbranded yearling calf without its mother is called a maverick?”

From Cavanaugh: Forest Ranger A Romance of the Mountain West by Garland, Hamlin

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