Unsaved: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsaved

 

[ ʌnˈseɪvd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

data

Not stored for future use or reference.

Synonyms

unpreserved, unretained, unstored

Examples of usage

  • It is important to save your work frequently to avoid losing unsaved data.
  • After the power outage, all my unsaved files were lost.
  • She panicked when she realized her unsaved changes were not recoverable.
Context #2 | Adjective

progress

Not rescued or protected from harm or danger.

Synonyms

unaided, unprotected, unrescued

Examples of usage

  • The hiker was left unsaved on the mountain overnight.
  • Despite the efforts, the unsaved victims could not be reached in time.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsaved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não salvo

🇮🇳 असुरक्षित

🇩🇪 ungespeichert

🇮🇩 tidak tersimpan

🇺🇦 незбережений

🇵🇱 niezapisany

🇯🇵 保存されていない

🇫🇷 non sauvegardé

🇪🇸 no guardado

🇹🇷 kaydedilmemiş

🇰🇷 저장되지 않음

🇸🇦 غير محفوظ

🇨🇿 neuložený

🇸🇰 neuložený

🇨🇳 未保存

🇸🇮 neshranjen

🇮🇸 óvistað

🇰🇿 сақталмаған

🇬🇪 შეუნახავი

🇦🇿 qeydə alınmayan

🇲🇽 no guardado

Etymology

The word 'unsaved' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'save'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century, evolving over time to its current usage in various contexts.

See also: autosave, save, saved, saver, saving, savings, savior.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,571 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.