adj
Uncommon
unattended
Unattended (adj) means Left alone, with no one watching or supervising. Example: “Do not leave your luggage unattended at the airport.”
adj
1
Left alone, with no one watching or supervising.
"Do not leave your luggage unattended at the airport."
2
Not given attention or dealt with.
"The fire was caused by an unattended electric blanket."
"The leaking pipe went unattended for weeks."
How to use unattended
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout anyone present to watch it, or without anyone dealing with it.
Common pairings
leave unattended
unattended baggage
go unattended
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Etymology
Formed from un- and attended.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for unattended
ended
bended
blended
amended
defended
extended
intended
attended
expended
pretended
distended
suspended
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unattended” mean?
The word “unattended” means left alone, with no one watching or supervising. In plain terms, without anyone present to watch it, or without anyone dealing with it.
How do you use “unattended” in a sentence?
Here is “unattended” used in a sentence: “Do not leave your luggage unattended at the airport.”
What part of speech is “unattended”?
“Unattended” is an adjective.
Is “unattended” a common word?
“Unattended” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “unattended” have?
“Unattended” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: left alone, with no one watching or supervising.
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