unused

/ənˈjuzd/
/ənˈjuzd/
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Definitions of unused
  1. adjective
    not yet used or soiled
    “an unused envelope”
    synonyms: fresh
    clean
    free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
  2. adjective
    not yet put into use
    “we bought an unused car for a change”
    synonyms:
    new
    not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
  3. adjective
    not in active use
    synonyms: idle
    inactive
    lacking activity; lying idle or unused
  4. adjective
    infrequently exposed to
    “feet unused to shoes”
    synonyms:
    unaccustomed
    not habituated to; unfamiliar with
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