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

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Pleas for safety from researchers and academics are sure to continue, and to remain unaddressed. Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025 Left unaddressed, this isolation breeds anxiety, distorted judgment, and burnout. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025 However, some experts are hoping that Trump won't play that card, citing concerns from the Biden era that remain unaddressed. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025 But those issues, along with concerns by staffers and outside health officials, have long gone unaddressed, insiders say. CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unaddressed

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 10 Oct. 2025.

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