unattended — not supervised or looked after; left alone without care
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not supervised or looked after; left alone without care
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnəˈtendɪd/
Example Sentences
- My pizza got cold because I left it unattended while binge-watching Netflix.
- The unattended garden became a jungle of weeds and overgrown plants.
- Never leave your phone unattended at a coffee shop - it might grow legs and walk away!
unattended
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌnəˈtendɪd/]
not supervised or looked after; left alone without care
Child left alone without supervision
The castle unattended, though defended was intended.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin roots, this word combines the negation prefix with the verb 'attend,' which comes from Latin attendere (to turn toward, apply oneself). The suffix -ed marks it as a past participle or adjective, denoting a state of lacking care or supervision.
Breakdown
un- (not) + attend (from Latin attendere: to turn toward, care for) + -ed (past participle/adjectival suffix).
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📝Examples
“My pizza got cold because I left it unattended while binge-watching Netflix.”
“The unattended garden became a jungle of weeds and overgrown plants.”
“Never leave your phone unattended at a coffee shop - it might grow legs and walk away!”
“The unattended cooking pot set off the smoke alarm in the entire building.”
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