Unread

/ʌnˈrɛd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not yet read; having not been read.

I have several unread emails in my inbox that I need to take care of.

Referring to a book or publication that has not been read.

The pile of unread books on my shelf is growing taller every month.

A notification or message that has yet to be viewed.

I noticed an unread message from my friend that I missed during the weekend.

From un- + read.

unread messages

Messages that have not yet been opened or read.

unread notifications

Indications of alerts or messages that remain unread.

leave unread

To not open or look at something, particularly messages or emails.

read

To have looked at and comprehended the meaning of written or printed matter.

reading

The action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud.

Ghosting

He left my message unread, total ghosting.

Left on read

I saw her saw my message, but I got left on read.