Basic Details
Word: Unsalable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not able to be sold; not saleable.
Synonyms: Unsold, unmarketable, undesirable
Antonyms: Saleable, marketable, desirable
Idioms and Phrases
- Hold on to unsalable stock: To keep items that cannot be sold. Example: "The shop owner decided to hold on to unsalable stock instead of disposing of it."
- Turn a blind eye to unsalable items: To ignore things that cannot be sold. Example: "Despite the clutter, she turned a blind eye to the unsalable items in her store."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the clearance sale, there were still many unsalable items left in the warehouse.
Example 2: The unsalable goods were donated to charity to help those in need.
Example 3: The company realised that investing in unsalable products was a waste of resources.
Fun Fact
The word "unsalable" comes from the prefix "un-" meaning "not", combined with "saleable", which has roots in the Old French word "saler" meaning "to sell".
Famous Quote
"The first rule of selling is to sell what you have, not what is unsalable." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "unsalable" mean?
a) Able to be sold
b) Not able to be sold
c) Very expensive
d) In high demand
Answer: b) Not able to be sold
2. Which of these is a synonym of "unsalable"?
a) Desirable
b) Unsold
c) Attractive
d) Popular
Answer: b) Unsold
3. Which word is the opposite of "unsalable"?
a) Unmarketable
b) Undesirable
c) Saleable
d) Unattractive
Answer: c) Saleable
4. Which sentence uses "unsalable" correctly?
a) The unsalable toys were quickly bought by everyone.
b) The supermarket is filled with unsalable items that nobody wants.
c) She made a profit on her unsalable items.
d) They were fighting over an unsalable item.
Answer: b) The supermarket is filled with unsalable items that nobody wants.
5. Which idiom relates to the concept of "unsalable"?
a) Turn the page
b) Hold on to unsalable stock
c) Close the door
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: b) Hold on to unsalable stock
