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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She rejects the suggestion that excess clothing has previously simply accumulated unused.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
“Facilities with substantial unused capacity continue to generate operating and maintenance costs,” the report states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Hinoki is an important timber tree in Japan, but its roots are often left behind and unused after logging.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Alvogen sued Nevada in 2018 for using its sedative midazolam to carry out executions, prompting Nevada to return its unused supply.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
They lay unused in the corner of a table drawer in the house at Barrow.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
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