Unattended
/ˌʌn.əˈtɛn.dɪd/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Not attended to; ignored.
Many unattended issues in the project led to its failure.
Not being looked after or watched over; not receiving attention or supervision.
The children were left unattended in the park for too long.
Left without care or management.
The car was found parked unattended outside the store.
Etymology
From un- (not) + attended (to be present with attention)
Common Phrases and Expressions
unattended baggage
luggage that is left without supervision
unattended child
a child who is left without adult supervision
unattended situation
a scenario that is not monitored or managed
Related Words
attend
to be present at or to take care of something
attendance
the act of being present
attendant
a person employed to provide a service
Slang Meanings
Left alone without supervision.
He felt really unattended during the party.
Ignored or neglected.
That project has been totally unattended since last month.