: 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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One effective strategy, according to LifeLock, is the SCAN method, which guides you on what to check for when using an ATM or other unattended POS terminals. Marley Malenfant, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024 Never leave candles unattended, and be sure to keep them a a stable surface — at least 12 inches from flammable materials. Terri Williams, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Make sure the kitchen is safe for children by not leaving out dangerous objects like knives, keeping pot handles turned toward the wall, and not leaving burners unattended. Make sure that the stove, oven and small appliances are off after preparing a meal. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024 Another two scooters sit by the unattended check in. Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unattended 

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unattended was in 1603

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“Unattended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattended. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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