unaddressed

/'ʌnə'drest/

Thân thiện

An unaddressed envelope sits on a wooden desk.

Definition

Adjective: Not having an address written or printed on it; specifically, not bearing the intended recipient's mailing details. More broadly, it can describe an issue, concern, or problem that has not been dealt with or considered.

Usage and Examples

The primary use is literal, describing mail without a destination address. * The letter was returned because it was unaddressed. * She found a stack of unaddressed envelopes in the drawer.

It can also be used figuratively to describe matters that have been ignored. * The committee left several key concerns unaddressed in their report. * His emotional needs remained unaddressed for years.

Advanced Usage

• "Leave something unaddressed": To intentionally or neglectfully fail to deal with a problem or question.
  • We cannot afford to leave these safety violations unaddressed.

Variants and Related Words

• Address (verb): To write a destination on (a letter or package); to deal with or discuss (a problem or issue).
  • Please address the envelope clearly.
  • The manager will address your complaints tomorrow.

Synonyms

• Unlabeled (for physical items).
• Ignored, neglected, overlooked (for problems or issues).

Antonyms

• Addressed, labeled, directed.
• Answered, resolved, handled.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not addressed
   • an unaddressed envelope