unused

adjective

ˌən-ˈyüzd How to pronounce unused (audio)
Definition of unusednext
1
as in unadjusted
not having acquired a habit or tolerance the runner's performance suffered because he was unused to running at such high elevations

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2
as in new
recently made and never used before preferred to start with unused pencils

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3
as in dormant
not being in a state of use, activity, or employment is there an unused cubicle that the temp could work out of?

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Recent Examples of unused Transforming unused outdoor areas creates functional spaces for relaxation and enjoyment. — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 1 July 2026 Under either scenario, including a resignation, he’d be entitled to receive compensation for unused vacation days. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026 Minimalism is often associated with decluttering and donating or tossing unused items. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026 In a post shared on X on Wednesday, July 1, Mamdani urged New Yorkers to set their air conditioners to 78 degrees, reduce electricity use and unplug unused electronics as temperatures continue to climb. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unused
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unused
  1. unadjusted
  2. new
  3. dormant
  4. unadapted
  5. off
  6. unaccustomed
  7. vacant
  8. idle
Adjective
  • Failing to report a stock sale, using an unadjusted cost basis from Form 1099-B, double-reporting equity income, or overlooking AMT issues with incentive stock options can lead to IRS notices or unnecessary overpayment of tax.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 7 Feb. 2026
  • In the unadjusted data, on the other hand, the benefits continue to increase.
    — Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of unadjusted
Adjective
  • Buckhead Heritage, a historic preservation organization, will make a historic building its new headquarters after reaching an agreement with Atlanta Public Schools.
    — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 7 July 2026
  • The airlines haven’t yet announced what their new, combined frequent flyer program will look like, however.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • Some of the renovations have been successful; fountains are running anew, including the long-dormant cascading water feature at the city’s popular Meridian Hill Park.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Our bedroom is obviously dormant and dead, but that’s ok too.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of dormant
Adjective
  • With more than 1,000 chapters still unadapted, the Straw Hats’ voyage could span many more seasons if the show maintains its audience and Netflix continues greenlighting new installments.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The works of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson had remained unadapted to feature film until Denzel Washington took on the challenge of bringing Fences to the big screen.
    — Kevin Jacobsen and Sammi Burke, EW.com, 17 Nov. 2023
Definition of unadapted
Adjective
  • Sooryavanshi missed his first two balls and got off the mark with a sketchy inside edge that pinged past his off stump.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • If your student has an off-campus job or a position that requires them to work odd hours, a car might be worth the expense and hassle.
    — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of off
Adjective
  • Part of the high-wire act of such books is that the authors and their publishers work at unaccustomed speed to provide the end product with a history-as-it-is-happening varnish.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 23 June 2026
  • Others are introducing them for the first time to an audience unaccustomed to seeing spots at any point during a game except for halftime.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of unaccustomed
Adjective
  • Now, owners face rising costs and limited revenue, leading to over 57,000 vacant units.
    — Shimon Shkury, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • When Vine Street Brewing opened in a long-vacant building in 2023, redevelopment in the district was still gaining momentum.
    — J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Definition of vacant
Adjective
  • Reclaiming idle assets cuts waste, spend and unnecessary procurement at the same time.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • No, not the usual idle front-row niceties, but the scorching heat wave that has settled like a dense cloud over the City of Lights.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 24 June 2026
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