unattended
UK: ˌʌnəˈtɛndɪd | US: ˌʌnəˈtɛndɪd
adj. not supervised or looked after
adj. ignored or neglected
adj. (of an event, task, etc.) not dealt with or addressed
The word "unattended" combines the prefix "un-" (Old English "un-," meaning "not") with the verb "attend" (from Latin "attendere," meaning "to stretch toward" or "focus on") and the suffix "-ed" (forming adjectives). The prefix "un-" negates the action of attending, creating a sense of absence or neglect. Over time, "attend" evolved from its Latin roots to imply care or supervision, making "unattended" signify a lack of such attention.
The luggage was left unattended at the airport.
Unattended children may not enter the pool area.
The fire started in an unattended warehouse.
Her unattended emails piled up during vacation.
Unattended machinery can pose safety hazards.