unused

[ uhn-yoozd uhn-yoost ]

adjective

1. not used; use; not put to use:

   an unused room.

2. never having been used: use:

   an unused postage stamp.

3. not accustomed:

   unused to cold winters.

unused

adjective

1. ʌnˈjuːzd not being or never having been made use of
2. ʌnˈjuːst postpositivefoll byto not accustomed or used (to something)

Word History and Origins

Origin of unused¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; un- ¹, used

Example Sentences

“They saw very complex stratified societies with monumental architecture and public works, but all without so-called agriculture,” she says, which they cited as a justification for colonizing “unused” lands.

From Science Magazine

The building has sat empty and unused for more than eight years.

From BBC

It says any unused money in those programs should be returned to customers.

From Los Angeles Times

It was subsequently found but left unused for years before the project was started, and will now be auctioned by online music marketplace, Reverb, on 29 October.

From BBC

The team are keen to avoid their products ending up in a drawer of unused, overly complicated devices.

From BBC

Related Words

• idle
• untapped
• vacant