Unmaintained: meaning, definitions and examples
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unmaintained
[ ʌnmənˈteɪnd ]
software development
Not receiving updates or maintenance, often leading to compatibility issues and security vulnerabilities.
Synonyms
abandoned, neglected, outdated.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| unmaintained |
Used to describe something that has not been taken care of or serviced for an extended period, often leading to its decline.
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| neglected |
Indicates that something has been disregarded or given insufficient attention or care, leading to its deterioration. This often carries a negative connotation pointing to negligence.
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| outdated |
Describes something that is no longer current or up-to-date, often due to new developments or technologies. It doesn't necessarily imply poor maintenance, just that it is obsolete.
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| abandoned |
Refers to something that has been left by its owner or caretaker and is no longer attended to. Often used for places, buildings, or projects.
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Examples of usage
- The unmaintained software became increasingly unstable over time.
- Using an unmaintained library can pose a security risk to your project.
Translations
Translations of the word "unmaintained" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não mantido
🇮🇳 अप्रबंधित
🇩🇪 ungepflegt
🇮🇩 tidak terawat
🇺🇦 недоглянутий
🇵🇱 nieutrzymany
🇯🇵 保守されていない (ほしゅされていない)
🇫🇷 non entretenu
🇪🇸 no mantenido
🇹🇷 bakımsız
🇰🇷 유지되지 않은 (yuji doiji aneun)
🇸🇦 غير مُصان
🇨🇿 neudržovaný
🇸🇰 neudržiavaný
🇨🇳 未维护的 (wèi wéihù de)
🇸🇮 nevzdrževan
🇮🇸 vanrækt
🇰🇿 қараусыз қалған
🇬🇪 უვარგისი
🇦🇿 baxımsız
🇲🇽 no mantenido
Etymology
The word 'unmaintained' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'maintain'. It first appeared in the mid-19th century in the context of infrastructure and has since been widely used in various fields to describe things that are not being properly cared for or updated.
See also: maintain, maintained, maintaining, maintenance.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,102, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.