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[ʌnˈseɪvd ]

Definitions

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.

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Word Description / Examples
unsaved

Use this word when someone’s data, work, or progress has not been preserved or secured, typically in a digital context.

  • Make sure to save your document often so you don't lose any unsaved work
  • The code changes were lost because the file was unsaved
unprotected

Use this when something or someone is not protected or shielded from harm, danger, or damage.

  • The computer system was unprotected and vulnerable to attacks
  • Leaving your home unprotected can lead to security issues
unaided

This word is appropriate to describe a situation where someone does something without help or assistance from others.

  • She managed to climb the mountain unaided
  • The student completed the project unaided
unrescued

This word is used when someone has not been saved or freed from a dangerous or difficult situation. It often carries a negative connotation.

  • The hikers remain unrescued after being stranded for days
  • The trapped miners were unrescued despite multiple efforts

Examples of usage

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

Interesting Facts

Digital Context

  • In computer programs, files often need to be saved to keep your work safe from disappearing.
  • If you close a program without saving your work, any changes made will be lost forever.
  • Cloud storage has become popular because it can automatically save your work so it’s not unsaved.

Psychology

  • People often feel anxiety when working on unsaved drafts, fearing loss of effort and ideas.
  • The fear of losing unsaved work can impact productivity, leading to stress during creative tasks.

Pop Culture

  • Movies often depict characters frantically trying to save their work before an unexpected event occurs.
  • In gaming, players can experience tension when they are close to victory but have not saved their progress.

Education

  • Students are frequently reminded to save their work when typing essays or completing online assignments.
  • Teachers encourage the use of autosave features to minimize the risk of losing unsaved work during tests or projects.

Etymology

  • The term 'unsaved' combines the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with the word 'saved,' which derives from the Old English 'safian,' meaning to keep safe.
  • The concept of saving has evolved from physical storage, like putting papers in a box, to digital contexts we see today.

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

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.