as in alone
not under someone's care or watch
Do not leave your child unattended. Many forest fires are caused by campfires left unattended.
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Recent Examples of unattended
The complaint alleges that staff regularly sent students unattended to hitchhike for errands.
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Glynis Kazanjian, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
But the specs say nothing about security or defense systems on board — beyond an anti-intrusion system for when the aircraft is left unattended — and the communications system that's listed is for basic entertainment.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 23 May 2025
Green is good, while amber means something — maybe a fire alarm or an unattended bag — is being investigated, so stewards should be alert.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 May 2025
There was also not enough time for scientists to properly shut down the laboratories before they were locked out from their email systems and the building, two CDC officials said, with equipment still running and hazardous materials left unattended.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unattended
Glynis Kazanjian, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
But the specs say nothing about security or defense systems on board — beyond an anti-intrusion system for when the aircraft is left unattended — and the communications system that's listed is for basic entertainment.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 23 May 2025
Green is good, while amber means something — maybe a fire alarm or an unattended bag — is being investigated, so stewards should be alert.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 May 2025
There was also not enough time for scientists to properly shut down the laboratories before they were locked out from their email systems and the building, two CDC officials said, with equipment still running and hazardous materials left unattended.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unattended
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unattended
Adjective
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Despite planning on being alone forever, Jessica soon meets musician Felix (Will Sharpe), who challenges her to reevaluate her 30-something crisis.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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Fox isn’t alone in her affection for slouchy boots as of late.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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No unaccompanied minors will be allowed at Naperville’s Last Fling this year, per new security measures announced by organizers on social media.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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There’s been homelessness reductions among veterans, domestic abuse survivors and unaccompanied minors, Priester said.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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“Unattended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unattended. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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