UNATTENDED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

unattended

adjective

Definition of unattended

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 Those traits belong to human writers with souls that won’t flourish when left unattended. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 Other hacks appear to have been the result of human managers leaving the AI systems to run unattended. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Her other anti-theft travel tips include always wearing your bag in front of you and never leaving your valuables unattended. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026 School staff found the backpack lying unattended after breaking up a fight inside a hallway at Cambria Heights Academy on 91st Ave. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unattended

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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared alone Monday after her Republican opponent in the governor's race, Rick Jackson, declined the club's invitation.

— Monique John, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
The Hartford isn't alone in its coverage and discounts aimed at older drivers, as many brands offer discounts to this age group.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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Upon taking office, the Biden administration stopped turning away unaccompanied child migrants, attempted to halt Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportations for 100 days, and suspended border wall construction.

— Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
In August, a small Texas law firm withdrew from consideration for a $150 million federal contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children after immigrant advocacy groups raised concerns about the firm's degree of experience in immigration law.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

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