unused

adjective

ˌən-ˈyüzd How to pronounce unused (audio)
Definition of unusednext
1
as in unadjusted
not having acquired a habit or tolerance the runner's performance suffered because he was unused to running at such high elevations

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2
as in new
recently made and never used before preferred to start with unused pencils

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3
as in dormant
not being in a state of use, activity, or employment is there an unused cubicle that the temp could work out of?

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Recent Examples of unused At the same time, mining operations around the world have generated enormous volumes of low-grade tailings that still contain recoverable metals but remain largely unused. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 Kobbie Mainoo, Tyler Fletcher and Altay Bayindir were unused by England, Scotland and Turkey respectively. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026 While manufacturing and manufacturing employment have shown signs of a modest rebound this spring, a quarter of the average factory’s capacity remains unused, which is high by historical standards. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026 The average American is paying $252 this year in unused subscriptions, per findings from YouGov that were published in CNET. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unused
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unused
  1. unadjusted
  2. new
  3. dormant
  4. unadapted
  5. off
  6. unaccustomed
  7. vacant
  8. idle
Adjective
  • The company said its preliminary sales grew just 1% in the past quarter, and its unadjusted earnings per share fell 2% – both below the company’s forecasts.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Failing to report a stock sale, using an unadjusted cost basis from Form 1099-B, double-reporting equity income, or overlooking AMT issues with incentive stock options can lead to IRS notices or unnecessary overpayment of tax.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Definition of unadjusted
Adjective
  • That same year, Wolfram set out on an ambitious new direction in science aimed at understanding the origins of complexity in nature.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
  • If your crepe myrtles aren’t receiving enough light, transplant them to a new growing location when the plants are dormant in winter.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of new
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  • The Unified Government and Eastside and its partners, the Arnold Development Group and Keystone Innovations, have hit an impasse over how much that prime real estate — which has been dormant since Indian Springs’ demolition — should sell for.
    — Sofi Zeman July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • However, the court has lain dormant in the 30 years since it was created and has never been used before.
    — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of dormant
Adjective
  • With more than 1,000 chapters still unadapted, the Straw Hats’ voyage could span many more seasons if the show maintains its audience and Netflix continues greenlighting new installments.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The works of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson had remained unadapted to feature film until Denzel Washington took on the challenge of bringing Fences to the big screen.
    — Kevin Jacobsen and Sammi Burke, EW.com, 17 Nov. 2023
Definition of unadapted
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  • As a state with an off-year major state election cycle, Virginia’s 2026 elections have been heavily dominated by congressional races.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
  • To answer your question, there was a time many decades ago when club teams versus national teams was a common off-season exhibition match.
    — Torrey Hart, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of off
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  • Part of the high-wire act of such books is that the authors and their publishers work at unaccustomed speed to provide the end product with a history-as-it-is-happening varnish.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 23 June 2026
  • Others are introducing them for the first time to an audience unaccustomed to seeing spots at any point during a game except for halftime.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of unaccustomed
Adjective
  • The historic Art Deco shops fronting the new hotel along Washington that its developers were obligated to renovate remain fully vacant.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • There’s the new buildings such as Queensbridge Collective or 110 East in South End, which is about 5% vacant.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of vacant
Adjective
  • Wheelchair assistance then forgot about us, and an employee accused me of trying to steal an idle wheelchair.
    — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • That means more idle time for the players, which some see as a steep and unnecessary change at the most important match.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 July 2026
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