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unattended

[ˌʌnəˈtɛndɪd]

unattended Definition

  • 1not being looked after or taken care of
  • 2not accompanied by anyone

Using unattended: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unattended" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The unattended child was found wandering in the park.

  • Example

    The unattended luggage was removed from the train station.

  • Example

    The store was left unattended for hours.

  • Example

    The unattended phone kept ringing.

unattended Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with unattended

  • a death that occurs when a person dies alone and is not discovered for some time

    Example

    The police were called to investigate an unattended death in the apartment building.

  • a vehicle that is parked and left without anyone inside

    Example

    The police issued a ticket for the unattended vehicle parked in front of the fire hydrant.

  • leaving food cooking on the stove or in the oven without anyone present

    Example

    Unattended cooking is one of the leading causes of house fires.

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Summary: unattended in Brief

The term 'unattended' [ˌʌnəˈtɛndɪd] describes something that is not being looked after or taken care of, or not accompanied by anyone. It can refer to a child, luggage, a store, or a phone, among other things. Phrases like 'unattended death' and 'unattended cooking' denote specific situations where someone is alone and unobserved. Synonyms include 'neglected,' 'abandoned,' and 'deserted.'