Meaning & Definition of word "Unattended"

Unattended

/ˌʌn.əˈtɛn.dɪd/

adjective:

  • 1. Left without care or management.
    • Example: The car was found parked unattended outside the store.
  • 2. Not being looked after or watched over; not receiving attention or supervision.
    • Example: The children were left unattended in the park for too long.
  • 3. Not attended to; ignored.
    • Example: Many unattended issues in the project led to its failure.

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 of unattended

Meaning: Left alone without supervision.

Example Sentence: He felt really unattended during the party.

Meaning: Ignored or neglected.

Example Sentence: That project has been totally unattended since last month.