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

Examples of unattended in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pet owners face a maximum fine of $500 and up to six months in county jail if the pet dies or sustains a significant physical injury while left unattended in the vehicle. —Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026

Letting Trash and Laundry Pile Up Poor ventilation, moisture, and humidity in the bathroom can cause damp towels, used washcloths, bathroom trash, and dirty laundry to develop odors if left unattended. —Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026

That way, smaller items won't sit unattended while your attention is elsewhere. —Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026

New gun safety measures became law in Michigan two years ago, requiring gun owners to keep unattended weapons unloaded and locked with a locking device or stored in a locked box or container if a minor is present. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unattended

• apprehended
• comprehended
• condescended
• recommended
• resuspended
• unamended
• undefended
• undescended
• unexpended
• unintended
• amended
• appended