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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They’re often greeted with the sight of their mischievous pup climbing onto furniture or causing destruction while unattended.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
When left unattended in a basement for a prolonged period, things are bound to acquire mold and mildew or become infested with unwelcome guests.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
At the time, there were reports of damage and trash in the unattended parks.
—Caitlyn Kim, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
On the mountains, the unattended sheep raised their faces to the sky and blinked.
—Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
When left unattended in a basement for a prolonged period, things are bound to acquire mold and mildew or become infested with unwelcome guests.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
At the time, there were reports of damage and trash in the unattended parks.
—Caitlyn Kim, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
On the mountains, the unattended sheep raised their faces to the sky and blinked.
—Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Unattended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattended. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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