Unaddressed: meaning, definitions and examples
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unaddressed
[ ˌʌnəˈdrɛst ]
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
Not having an address or recipient
Synonyms
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
Etymology
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.