unused

adjective

un·​used ˌən-ˈyüzd 

 in the phrase "unused to" usually  -ˈyüs(t)

1

: not habituated : unaccustomed

unused to crowds

2

: not used: such as

a

: fresh, new

set an unused canvas on the easel

b

: not put to use : idle

unused land

c

: not consumed : accrued

unused sick leave

Synonyms

• unacclimated
• unaccustomed
• unadapted
• unadjusted

Examples of unused in a Sentence

The library has been unused for 10 years.

I have four days of unused vacation time left.

Recent Examples on the Web

Allowing religious groups to develop housing — on large parking lots, vacant land or in place of unused buildings — would further those groups’ community commitments while also giving them a financial boost, supporters say. —Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025

Any patients with unused product should return it to point of purchase for replacement. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025

The nonprofit is accepting donations of unused or gently used items, such as furniture, clothing, housewares, computer equipment, electronics and sporting goods. —Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025

The City of Paris is mulling whether to convert unused office space into housing. —Liz Alderman, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing unused

• unused to

Kids Definition

unused

adjective

un·​used ˌən-ˈyüzd 

ˈən-,

 in the phrase  ",

 unused to  ",

 usually  -ˈyüs(t)

1

: not accustomed

unused to crowds

2

a

: not having been used before

an unused paintbrush

b

: not being in use : idle

c

: available for future use

unused vacation time