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

• unadjusted
• unadapted
• unaccustomed

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

While one property might benefit from activating its rooftop for public events or leasing space for antennas, satellite dishes, or cellular base stations, another may find success in transforming unused conference rooms into flexible workspaces, meeting venues, or childcare services. —Mark Zettl, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

The thought of the violin sitting unused troubles her. —Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025

The same goes for many other unused or still-functional school supplies, like backpacks, unopened packs of paper or binders, and even sports equipment for school activities. —Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025

Dockery said the result has been finding new partners who can lease unused portions of the campus. —Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing unused

• unused to

Rhymes for unused

• disabused
• overused
• underused
• unexcused
• abused
• accused
• amused
• bemused
• confused
• contused
• defused
• diffused

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