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unused

[uhn-yoozd, uhn-yoost] / ʌnˈjuzd, ʌnˈjust /
ADJECTIVE
not used
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


ADJECTIVE
surplus
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
ADJECTIVE
unaccustomed
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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Unused to staying in a strange place, Dracula kept jumping off the bed and back on again, unable to get situated.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Unused 529 funds can also be rolled into a Roth IRA, with restrictions such as a $35,000 lifetime limit.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

Unused Paraguay substitute Omar Alderete was shown a red card and US midfielder Cristian Roldan and Paraguay's Junior Alonso each received a yellow as order was restored and the final minutes played.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

WESTWOOD, CA - MAY 24: Unused flags are returned to their storage box.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2025

Unused as I was to being asked my preferences, I took a moment to reply.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood




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