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
Example Sentences
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A private sale bails out Mr. Ergen but is still preferable to letting Mr. Ergen sit on unused spectrum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
He said his aunt's house was built more than 60 years ago, and the unused cigarette filters and tips, were most likely from the local cigarette factory which has since closed its doors.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
TV commercial breaks and Instagram algorithms are peppered with ads for AI-fueled platforms experimenting with AI that promise to cancel your unused subscriptions or find missed deductions in your taxes.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
With her final cash-out of $22,000 in remaining time off, she made a total of $62,000 last year — all tied to administrative leave and unused vacation time rather than time worked.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
The thought that such a perfect field was sitting unused made Luma angry.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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