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. not being or never having been made use of

2. 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

Some of them were unused and still in their packages.

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Strategic petroleum reserves designed to calm markets after a major supply shock may remain unused because the market calms and readjusts on its own.

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That could include turning off radiators in unused rooms, switching off lights when they are not needed, and not leaving electrical appliances on standby.

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Lewis Ferguson had been an unused substitute in Bologna's previous two games.

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Officials had also said that SAP prevents clients from terminating maintenance and support services for unused software licenses, meaning they might be paying for unwanted services.

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Related Words

• idle 
• untapped 
• vacant