A state of neglect or disuse, typically referring to something that has not been utilized or updated in a long time. Often used to describe items that accumulate dust due to lack of attention, as in
someone'
s belongings or interests that have
long been forgotten.
I have constantly failed the behavioral requirements to get more screen time from
parents — despite my I.Q. is high enough to allow me grasping the college study materials. Henceforth, my smartphone in my sling
bag remains as dusty as these AAA video games that I
don't have time to play anymore.