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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.
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

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Apps like Rocket Money can link bank accounts, categorize spending habits and flag unused subscriptions.

From MarketWatch

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

People get some extra income by renting out their empty driveways, or unused spaces in residential car parks, while drivers get more choice, flexibility and value.

From BBC

The glaring thing for me against Barca came after the game, watching their unused substitutes doing their running drills.

From BBC

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

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