unused

American  

[uhn-yoozd, uhn-yoost] / ʌnˈyuzd, ʌnˈyust /

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.

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unused British  

adjective

1. not being or never having been made use of

2. not accustomed or used (to something)

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Etymology

Origin of unused

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

Example Sentences

The match will also be played on a fresh, unused pitch, which England will hope is more suited to clean-hitting.

From BBC

As the world looks for dependable renewable energy solutions to address climate goals, innovations like this could help tap into the enormous, largely unused energy stored in the oceans.

From Science Daily

Canceling unused subscriptions and switching to a lower-cost telecom plan can easily add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars saved annually.

From MarketWatch

RHB sees scope for higher dividends next year as DBS said it is keeping its options open for the unused portion of its S$3 billion share buyback program at this stage.

From The Wall Street Journal

The wooden pier, unused for a dozen years, jutted several hundred feet out from shore.

From Literature

Related Words

• idle
• untapped
• vacant