disuse

Definitions

The state or fact of no longer being used.

The cessation of practice or exercise of a custom, habit, or skill.

Examples

The old piano had fallen into disuse after years of sitting in the attic.

Muscles will atrophy from disuse if you do not exercise them regularly.

Synonyms

neglect abandonment desuetude idleness inactivity obsolescence discontinuance

Antonyms

use employment utilization practice operation application activity