unused
Pronunciation: [ʌnˈjuːzd]
Word
Context: "state of being"
(adjective) when something is not being used or not in use. If you have a toy or a tool that you haven't played with or used in a long time, it is considered unused.
Example
The unused room in the house could be turned into a playroom for the kids.
Example
The unused toys in the corner of the room are collecting dust and should be donated.
Example
Why are there so many unused items in the garage?
Context: "potential"
(adjective) when something hasn’t been taken advantage of. This could mean a talent or a skill that someone has but hasn’t shown or used yet.
Example
She has a lot of unused talent in singing that she hasn't shared with anyone.
Example
His unused skills in painting make it hard for him to express himself creatively.
Example
What do you think will happen to all that unused potential if he doesn't try to use it?
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