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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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 One area that has remained relatively unaddressed, however, is the important and fast growing staking subset of the crypto landscape. Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 10 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 Though a number of school safety bills became law during 2023 legislative session, McLaughlin's proposal seeks to further refine and standardize shooting response protocols to close unaddressed gaps revealed by the Uvalde shooting. Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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