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

Recent Examples on the Web Addressing Resistance Through Time Reflection Resistance to change often stems from unaddressed fears or unresolved past experiences. Loubna Noureddin, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 Left unaddressed, trigger loops can erode trust and lead to misunderstandings, leaving both partners feeling frustrated or confused. Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 Issues like criminal justice reform, police violence, voter suppression, and racial inequality were left largely unaddressed. Melissa Noel, Essence, 11 Sep. 2024 Indeed, as my piece notes, Cochrane and her cohort exposed dire conditions for women that otherwise would have gone unexplored and unaddressed. Susan Faludi, The New York Review of Books, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unaddressed 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unaddressed was circa 1775

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“Unaddressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaddressed. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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