The difference between Secondhand and Unused

When used as adjectives, secondhand means not new, whereas unused means not used.


Secondhand is also adverb with the meaning: in a used or previously-owned condition.

check bellow for the other definitions of Secondhand and Unused

  1. Secondhand as an adjective (of goods):

    not new; previously owned and used by another

  2. Secondhand as an adjective (of a dealer):

    dealing in such merchandise

  3. Secondhand as an adjective:

    indirect, passive

    Examples:

    "exposure to secondhand smoke from cigarette-smoking colleagues"

  1. Secondhand as an adverb:

    In a used or previously-owned condition.

  2. Secondhand as an adverb:

    indirectly

  1. Unused as an adjective (not comparable):

    Not used.

    Examples:

    "I have two unused vouchers for a free meal."

  2. Unused as an adjective:

    Not accustomed (to), unfamiliar with.

    Examples:

    "I am unused to the dark nights of the countryside."