unused
Still in packaging
Unused describes something that has not been put to use or has been left idle.
An unused gift card still holds its full value; an unused room sits empty.
The word often implies potential or waste—something available but neglected.
Unused can also describe a person unaccustomed to something: She was unused to such attention.
Not yet utilized
- unexploitedNot yet put to use
- undevelopedNot fully formed
- unexploredNot yet investigated
- latentPresent but inactive
dormant · fallow · underutilized · vacant · empty · blank · idle · inactive
Aromatic culinary herb
- untouchedNot contacted or affected
- newRecently created or begun
- virginOne sexually inexperienced
- unopenedNot yet accessed
sealed · boxed · unworn · unplayed · unread · immaculate · shrink-wrapped · unblemished
No longer recalled
- dustyCoated with fine particles
- rustyCorroded or unpracticed
- abandonedLeft behind completely
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
ignored · deteriorated · decayed · faded · worn · cobwebbed · mothballed · unattended
Stored duplicate for recovery
- reserveSupply kept back
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- contingencyUncertain possible event
emergency · stored · stockpiled · warehoused · retained · available · on-hand · ready
Surplus beyond need
- extraAdditional, beyond necessary
- leftoverFood saved after meals
- remainingStill present after removal
- superfluousExceeding what suffices
redundant · unneeded · unnecessary · expendable · dispensable · overstock · oversupply · glut
untapped
Not yet utilized
- unexploitedNot yet put to use
- undevelopedNot fully formed
- unexploredNot yet investigated
latent · dormant · fallow · underutilized · vacant · empty · blank · idle · inactive · unrealized
mint
Aromatic culinary herb
unopened · sealed · boxed · unworn · unplayed · unread · immaculate · shrink-wrapped · unblemished · intact
forgotten
No longer recalled
overlooked · ignored · deteriorated · decayed · faded · worn · cobwebbed · mothballed · unattended · unmaintained
backup
Stored duplicate for recovery
- reserveSupply kept back
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
contingency · emergency · stored · stockpiled · warehoused · retained · available · on-hand · ready · waiting
excess
Surplus beyond need
superfluous · redundant · unneeded · unnecessary · expendable · dispensable · overstock · oversupply · glut · overage
- newnew, fresh, newest, brand-new, newly
- unusedidle, untouched, vacant, empty, fallow
- statusespending, active, approved, inactive, completed
- U-wordsugly, ultimate, ultra, umbrella, unable
- untouchedpristine, intact, untouched, unspoiled, unaltered
- nonfunctionalbroken, malfunctioning, inoperative, out of order, nonfunctional