Unaddressed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unaddressed

 

[ ˌʌnəˈdrɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

incomplete

Not dealt with or discussed

Synonyms

ignored, neglected, unresolved

Examples of usage

  • The issue remains unaddressed by the committee
  • Her concerns were left unaddressed
Context #2 | Adjective

mail

Not having an address or recipient

Synonyms

recipientless, undelivered

Examples of usage

  • The unaddressed letter was returned to the sender
  • She found an unaddressed envelope in her mailbox

Translations

Translations of the word "unaddressed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não resolvido

🇮🇳 अनुत्तरित

🇩🇪 nicht angesprochen

🇮🇩 belum ditangani

🇺🇦 невирішений

🇵🇱 nierozwiązany

🇯🇵 未解決

🇫🇷 non résolu

🇪🇸 no abordado

🇹🇷 ele alınmamış

🇰🇷 미해결

🇸🇦 غير معالج

🇨🇿 nevyřešený

🇸🇰 nevyriešený

🇨🇳 未解决

🇸🇮 nerešen

🇮🇸 óleyst

🇰🇿 шешілмеген

🇬🇪 გადაუჭრელი

🇦🇿 həll edilməmiş

🇲🇽 no abordado

Word origin

The word 'unaddressed' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'addressed'. The term has been in use since the late 19th century, primarily in the context of communication and problem-solving. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including physical mail that lacks a recipient. The concept of something being unaddressed reflects the idea of something being overlooked or left unresolved.

See also: address, addressable, addressee, addressing.