Synonyms for disuse
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Noun
neglect, obsolescence, desuetude formal, superannuation, obsoleteness, unuse, obsoletion, inusitation dated
Definitions
- n. 1
The state of not being used; neglect.
The garden fell into disuse and became overgrown.
Example sentences
- neglect She was dismissed on the grounds of neglect of duty.
- obsolescence Tom blamed all his misery on planned obsolescence.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| disuse | steady | |
| neglect | steady | |
| obsolescence | falling | |
| obsoleteness | steady | |
| unuse | steady | |
| obsoletion | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- unuse
- 7 letters
- neglect2
- 9 letters
- desuetude
- 10 letters
- obsoletion
- 11 letters
- inusitation
- 12 letters
- obsolescence4, obsoleteness
- 14 letters
- superannuation
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (neglect2 = 2 syllables).