Undelivered: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is generally used to describe a message, package, or document that has not reached the intended recipient but doesn't emphasize the reason.

• The letter remained undelivered due to an incorrect address.
• My parcel is still undelivered after two weeks.

This word is less commonly used and typically refers to something that has not been acknowledged or acquired by a recipient. It may imply that it has been sent but not physically received.

• The payment remains unreceived, please check with your bank.
• The confirmation email is unreceived by the client.

This phrase is typically used in a simple, direct way to state that the delivery has not occurred. It doesn't provide much detail about why.

• The package was not delivered on the expected date.
• If the documents are not delivered by Friday, please contact support.

This term is used when there is an active attempt to deliver something, but the delivery process failed due to some issue or error.

• The failed delivery was due to no one being home to receive the package.
• We apologize for the failed delivery of your item; we will try again tomorrow.