Unutilized: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is often used to describe resources or opportunities that have not been put to use or taken advantage of.

• The warehouse has a lot of unutilized space that could be repurposed.
• Despite the investment, a significant portion of the equipment remains unutilized.

General term for something that has not been used or is not being used, neutral in tone.

• The guest room has remained unused since they moved in.
• She donated her unused clothes to charity.

Implies that potential or resources have not yet been accessed or utilized, often used in a positive sense to highlight opportunity.

• The region has a wealth of untapped cultural resources.
• There is significant untapped potential in the renewable energy sector.

Often describes something or someone that is not active or being used, sometimes implying waste or laziness. Can carry a slightly negative connotation.

• The factory workers were left idle due to the machinery breakdown.
• He spent the afternoon in idle chatter instead of working.

Usually refers to something that is temporarily inactive or in a state of rest, but has the potential to become active again.

• The volcano has been dormant for centuries.
• Her talent for painting lay dormant until she enrolled in an art class.