1. not finishing in one of the top positions in a competition or race
Usage: sports; racing
2. not assigned to a particular position or location

Examples

• The horse remained unplaced in the Kentucky Derby.
• Several runners were unplaced in the marathon.
• The unplaced candidates will need to reapply next year.
• Many job applicants remained unplaced after the hiring process.
• The unplaced furniture sat in the warehouse.
• She felt unplaced in her new role at the company.