unattended
adjective
un·at·tend·ed
ˌən-ə-ˈten-dəd 
: not attended : not watched or looked after : lacking a guard, escort, caretaker, etc.
an unattended parking lot
a fire left unattended
unattended children
unattended luggage
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When left unattended in a basement for a prolonged period, things are bound to acquire mold and mildew or become infested with unwelcome guests.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Never, ever leave your pet unattended in a hot car and know that pets also get dehydrated quickly, so have plenty of fresh cool water on hand.
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David Yeomans,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Earlier this month, recreation staff spotted two bears at the Switzer Picnic Area eating food left unattended at a picnic table.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The union called on the city to add hitching posts to the park where unattended horses can be secured.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Never, ever leave your pet unattended in a hot car and know that pets also get dehydrated quickly, so have plenty of fresh cool water on hand.
—
David Yeomans,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Earlier this month, recreation staff spotted two bears at the Switzer Picnic Area eating food left unattended at a picnic table.
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The union called on the city to add hitching posts to the park where unattended horses can be secured.
—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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“Unattended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattended. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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