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

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There was just one problem: Tyler was an unused substitute throughout the match, which Everton won 2-0. —Colin Millar, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025

The Humana Healthy Options Allowance includes rollover, so any unused balance carries over each month. —Caraline Coats, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025

Gasoline station owners, fuel distributors and others began to press state officials to cut gasoline taxes or provide some other relief given the huge unused revenues. —Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 7 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