Unsell
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Unsell is a verb meaning (transitive) To cause to appear less attractive to consumers or adherents.
Meaning
(transitive) To cause to appear less attractive to consumers or adherents.
Example Sentences
Politicians will try to unsell the public on its conviction of rearmament.
After the meeting Bob grabbed me by the ear and told me, "Once you make the sale, shut up and don't unsell it."
At the same time, every effort to unsell something may also be viewed as an effort to sell something else. Those who attempt to unsell cigarette smoking are attempting to sell health.
Word Forms
- unsells
- unselling
- unsold
Related Words
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