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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These structures protect unattended AN/FPS-124 radar sites spread across northern Canada.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Bahia is also where breakfast is served each morning—watch out for the cheeky birds who will steal any of your unattended banana pancakes or breakfast burritos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
An unattended fawn doesn’t mean it’s been abandoned or orphaned.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 May 2026
According to California Vehicle Code, parents, guardians or caregivers who leave a child age 6 or younger unattended in a vehicle can face a fine of up to $100 per violation.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Bahia is also where breakfast is served each morning—watch out for the cheeky birds who will steal any of your unattended banana pancakes or breakfast burritos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
An unattended fawn doesn’t mean it’s been abandoned or orphaned.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 May 2026
According to California Vehicle Code, parents, guardians or caregivers who leave a child age 6 or younger unattended in a vehicle can face a fine of up to $100 per violation.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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“Unattended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattended. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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