adjective
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not being or never having been made use of
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not accustomed or used (to something)
Etymology
Origin of unused
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at un- 1, used
Example Sentences
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The deal would add to Nvidia’s financial maneuvers to support the AI boom, including guaranteeing it will lease any unused computing capacity from cloud-computing player CoreWeave.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The communique featured previously unused language targeting "freedom of navigation in and overflight above straits" while separately calling for "unimpeded" passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The state’s utilities had known about the risks of leaving unused equipment in place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Last year they carried out a number of pit stops to collect 32 tonnes of unused food, and this year they were in pole position to do the same again.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
But the only thing in there was a bunch of Nan’s unused yarn, cushioning some commemorative plates.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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