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pronunciation note: Pronounced (ʌnjuːzd) for meaning [sense 1], and (ʌnjuːst) for meaning [sense 2].
1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun, ADJECTIVE after verb, verb-link ADJECTIVE]
Something that is unused has not been used or is not being used at the moment.
...unused containers of food and drink.
The insurance on his BMW has run out, and the car stands unused.
Synonyms: new, untouched, remaining, fresh More Synonyms of unused
2. adjective
If you are unused to something, you have not often done it or experienced it before, so it feels unusual and unfamiliar to you.
Mother was entirely unused to such hard work. [+ to]
Synonyms: unaccustomed to, new to, unfamiliar with, not up to More Synonyms of unused
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unused in British English

adjective
1. (ʌnˈjuːzd)
not being or never having been made use of
2. (ʌnˈjuːst) (postpositive; foll by to)
not accustomed or used (to something)

unused in American English

(ʌnˈjuzd)
adjective
1. 
not used; not in use
2. 
that has never been used
3. 
unaccustomed (to)

Examples of 'unused' in a sentence
unused

Take advantage of any unused contributions from previous years.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He was an unused substitute yesterday.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But the rest of the building is unused.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Our hope is that any unused land should return to farm land.
Lashford, Stephanie The Residue Report - an action plan for safer food (1988)
But he remains uncapped after being an unused sub all five times.
The Sun (2006)
You can also make use of any unused contribution allowances from the three previous tax years.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He has been an unused substitute in four of the past five games.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Better to grow the crop than leave the land unused.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But he has only been an unused sub since.
The Sun (2015)
You also lose the right to carry forward unused contributions from the previous three tax years.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He has said that councils should sell off unused land to people who want to build their own homes.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Three in four admitted they worry about energy bills but only half said they check unused appliances are turned off.
The Sun (2014)
We are unable to return unused SAEs.
The Sun (2016)
They cost 7m a year to clear up and many are collected unused.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But is the unused portion of a parking ticket a departing driver's to give?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
If dissatisfied with goods please return unused within 7 days for full refund.
The Sun (2009)
If dissatisfied return unused within 7 days for a full refund minus postage and express delivery charges.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
If dissatisfied, please return goods unused within fourteen days for a full refund.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
If dissatisfied return unused within 7 days for a full refund.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He didn't play but was an unused substitute.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The Government should first use the half million or so unused and neglected buildings in the country for housing.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Her business expanded and she moved into unused farm buildings on her parents' land and converted them into kitchens.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The pair were unused subs.
The Sun (2012)
HAVING failed to get any tickets myself, it was annoying to see so many seats go unused.
The Sun (2012)
If dissatisfied, please return goods unused within 7 days for full refund minus postage.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Buyers will have to renew the tax and sellers will be able to claim a refund for the unused portion from the DVLA.
The Sun (2014)

In other languages
unused

British English: unused ADJECTIVE
Something that is unused has not been used or is not being used at the moment.
...unused containers of food.
  • American English: unused
  • Brazilian Portuguese: desocupado
  • Chinese: 未用过的
  • European Spanish: sin usar
  • French: inutilisé
  • German: unbenutzt
  • Italian: non utilizzato
  • Japanese: 使用しない
  • Korean: 사용하지 않은
  • European Portuguese: desocupado
  • Latin American Spanish: sin usar

Chinese translation of 'unused'

unused 1

(ʌnˈjuːzd)

adj

  1. 闲(閒)置的 (xiánzhì de)

unused 2

(ʌnˈjuːst)

adj

  1. to be unused to sth/to doing sth 不习(習)惯(慣)某事/做某事 (bù xíguàn mǒushì/zuò mǒushì)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
not being or never having been used
unused containers of food and drink
Synonyms
new
There are many boats, new and used, for sale.
untouched
one of the world's last untouched islands
remaining
fresh
The soldiers were fresh recruits.
intact
After the explosion, most of the cargo was left intact.
immaculate
pristine
pristine white shirts
2 (adjective) 
Throw away any unused cream when it has reached the expiry date.
Synonyms
remaining
leftover
Leftover chicken makes a wonderful salad.
unconsumed
left
available
extra
This exercise will help you burn up any extra calories.
unutilized
3 (adjective) 
Definition
not accustomed to
Mother was entirely unused to such hard work.
Synonyms
unaccustomed to
new to
unfamiliar with
not up to
not ready for
a stranger to
inexperienced in
unhabituated to

Additional synonyms

in the sense of extra
Definition
more than is usual, expected or needed
This exercise will help you burn up any extra calories.
Synonyms
surplus,
excess,
reserve,
spare,
unnecessary,
redundant,
needless,
unused,
leftover,
superfluous,
extraneous,
unneeded,
inessential,
supernumerary,
supererogatory,
x
in the sense of fresh
Definition
youthful or inexperienced
The soldiers were fresh recruits.
Synonyms
inexperienced,
new,
young,
green,
natural,
raw,
youthful,
unqualified,
callow,
untrained,
untried,
artless,
uncultivated,
wet behind the ears
in the sense of intact
Definition
not changed or damaged in any way
After the explosion, most of the cargo was left intact.
Synonyms
undamaged,
whole,
complete,
sound,
perfect,
entire,
virgin,
untouched,
unscathed,
unbroken,
flawless,
unhurt,
faultless,
unharmed,
uninjured,
unimpaired,
undefiled,
all in one piece,
together,
scatheless,
unviolated

Synonyms of 'unused'

unused

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of leftover
Definition
left as an unused portion
Leftover chicken makes a wonderful salad.
Synonyms
surplus,
remaining,
extra,
excess,
unwanted,
unused,
uneaten
in the sense of pristine
Definition
completely new, clean, and pure
pristine white shirts
Synonyms
new,
pure,
virgin,
immaculate,
untouched,
unspoiled,
virginal,
unsullied,
uncorrupted,
undefiled
in the sense of untouched
Definition
not changed, moved, or affected
one of the world's last untouched islands
Synonyms
unspoilt,
pristine,
virgin,
natural,
perfect,
unaffected,
unpolluted
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