Unused
/ʌnˈjuːzd/
Definitions
Not used or not having been used.
/ʌnˈjuːzd/
Not having been put to use.
The unused notebooks were stacked on the shelf.
💡 Simply: It's like having a toy that you haven't played with yet, or food that's still in the fridge waiting to be eaten.
👶 For kids: When something hasn't been used before.
More Examples
She sold her unused gym membership.
The unused ingredients sat in the pantry, waiting for a recipe.
How It's Used
"The unused equipment sat in the warehouse."
"The unused software license was sold to another company."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From 'un-' (not) + 'used', derived from the past participle of 'use', which comes from Old French 'user' meaning 'to use'.
The word 'unused' has been used since the 17th century, with its meaning staying relatively consistent over time.
Memory tip
Think of a new, unopened present – it's unused until someone opens it.
Word Origin
"user"