unaddressed

adjective

un·​ad·​dressed ˌən-ə-ˈdrest How to pronounce unaddressed (audio)
-a-
: not addressed: such as
a
: not bearing a mailing address
an unaddressed envelope/package
b
: not brought up for discussion or consideration
an unaddressed problem
an issue that has gone unaddressed for too long

Examples of unaddressed in a Sentence

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Left unaddressed, these issues will ripple across the country with consequences of global significance. — Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026 Legal battles continue, but their concerns remain unaddressed. — NPR, 7 May 2026 Left unaddressed, these vulnerabilities risk turning every geopolitical shock into a perfect storm. — Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026 Gender in conflict situations Debates over language are familiar to those working in international crisis work, and some important tensions remain unaddressed. — Jenna Norosky, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unaddressed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unaddressed was circa 1775

Rhymes for unaddressed

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“Unaddressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaddressed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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