undelivered

adjective

un·​de·​liv·​ered ˌən-di-ˈli-vərd How to pronounce undelivered (audio)
-dē-
: not delivered
undelivered mail

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The company continues to battle new production glitches, including wiring defects on undelivered jets. John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Together, these protections give consumers powerful leverage when companies refuse refunds for undelivered or misrepresented tickets, especially when the company’s own policy isn’t working. Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026 Scammers know people drive more in the spring and summer Text messages about unpaid tolls, unpaid speeding tickets and unpaid parking tickets mirror other fake text messages about undelivered packages, arrest warrants and job offers. Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026 The majority opinion, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, ruled the government's sovereign immunity bars claims for undelivered mail. Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undelivered

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undelivered was in the 15th century

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“Undelivered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undelivered. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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