Unaddressed: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when an issue or problem has not been acknowledged or dealt with.

• The complaint about the noisy neighbors was left unaddressed by the management

Used when something or someone has been deliberately overlooked or not given attention.

• She felt ignored by her friends when they didn't invite her to the party

Used when something or someone lacks the necessary attention or care over a period of time, often leading to deterioration. It can have a negative connotation.

• The garden was neglected for years and became overgrown with weeds

Used when an issue or problem remains unsettled or without a satisfactory solution.

• The dispute between the two companies remains unresolved despite numerous meetings

Used when referring to an item, usually mail or a problem, that has not been addressed or dealt with. It often implies that the issue remains open or unresolved.

• The letter remained unaddressed on the desk, with no recipient specified.
• There are several unaddressed issues in the project's proposal.

Used to describe an item, particularly mail or messages, that has not yet been delivered to the intended recipient. It stresses the fact that the item has not reached its destination.

• The undelivered letter was returned to the sender.

Used when something, especially mail or a message, lacks a specified recipient. It highlights the absence of a designated person to receive it.

• A recipientless package was found in the lobby, causing some concern.
• Her email was left recipientless after she forgot to fill in the 'To' field.