UNATTENDED
Dictionary entry overview: What does unattended mean? • UNATTENDED (adjective)
The adjective UNATTENDED has 3 senses:
1. not watched
2. lacking accompaniment or a guard or escort
3. lacking a caretaker
Familiarity information: UNATTENDED used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• UNATTENDED (adjective)
Meaning:
Not watched
Context examples:
she dashed out leaving the bar unattended / a fire left unattended
Similar:
unsupervised (not supervised or under constant observation)
Meaning:
Lacking accompaniment or a guard or escort
Context examples:
unattended women / problems unattended with danger
Similar:
unaccompanied (without accompaniment or companions)
Meaning:
Lacking a caretaker
Synonyms:
neglected; unattended
Context examples:
a neglected child / many casualties were lying unattended
Similar:
uncared-for (lacking needed care and attention)
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