Unattended
/ˌʌn.əˈtɛn.dɪd/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Left without care or management.
The car was found parked unattended outside the store.
Not being looked after or watched over; not receiving attention or supervision.
The children were left unattended in the park for too long.
Not attended to; ignored.
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 situation
a scenario that is not monitored or managed
unattended baggage
luggage that is left without supervision
unattended child
a child who is left without adult supervision
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.