Unattended

Pronunciation: /ˌənəˈtɛndɪd/

Definitions of unattended

adjective describing a person or thing that is not being looked after or supervised

Example Sentences

A1 The unattended bag was left on the bench.

A2 The unattended child wandered off in the store.

B1 The unattended laptop was stolen from the coffee shop.

B2 Leaving unattended luggage in the airport is not allowed.

C1 The unattended car was towed away for parking violation.

C2 Leaving unattended valuables in a public place is risky.

Examples of unattended in a Sentence

formal The unattended luggage at the airport raised security concerns.

informal Hey, don't leave your bag unattended!

slang Dude, your stuff is just sitting there unattended, someone might take it.

figurative Her unattended emotions eventually led to a breakdown.

Grammatical Forms of unattended

• past tense: unattended
• plural: unattended
• comparative: more unattended
• superlative: most unattended
• present tense: attend
• future tense: will attend
• perfect tense: have attended
• continuous tense: is attending
• singular: unattended
• positive degree: attended
• infinitive: to attend
• gerund: attending
• participle: attended

Origin and Evolution of unattended

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unattended' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'attend'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to describe something that was not looked after or supervised, the word 'unattended' has evolved to also refer to situations or events that are neglected or not given proper attention.