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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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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

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

The unbranded message of love overrules the original consumerist intention.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Some of the Diamond X cowboys had come upon an unbranded calf with its mother as they rode across the prairies.

From The Boy Ranchers or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X by Baker, Willard F.