unplayed

Unplayed is an adjective used to describe something that has not been played, performed, or engaged with. It can apply to music, sports, games, or other activities, and often implies potential or unused opportunity rather than absence of value.

In music, unplayed notes or passages are those left out of a performance; a performer may choose to omit a movement or cadenza.

In theater and literature, an unplayed script or work is one that has been written but not staged or performed.

In sports and games, an unplayed game or innings are games scheduled but not played, often due to weather, cancellations, or walkovers.

In digital media, many platforms track a library's status by labeling titles as unplayed for users who have not started them; this use is common in video game collections and streaming libraries.

Etymology and usage notes: derived from un- + played; the term is neutral but can imply missed opportunity. Related terms include unacted, unperformed, or unstarted.