unaddressed

adjective

un·​ad·​dressed ˌən-ə-ˈdrest How to pronounce unaddressed (audio)
-a-
: not addressed: such as
a
: not bearing a mailing address
an unaddressed envelope/package
b
: not brought up for discussion or consideration
an unaddressed problem
an issue that has gone unaddressed for too long

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Management has identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, which remain unaddressed as of the end of the quarter. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 If anything, MrBeast could face civil liabilities, especially if the logs suggest knowledge of unaddressed misconduct, potentially exposing him to claims of negligent supervision. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 By contrast, Mantell’s characters are surrounded by unaddressed blips in internal logic — if the show were a Dungeons & Dragons game, the players would be endlessly riding the DM about loose ends and loopholes. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024 Addressing Resistance Through Time Reflection Resistance to change often stems from unaddressed fears or unresolved past experiences. Loubna Noureddin, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unaddressed 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unaddressed was circa 1775

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“Unaddressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaddressed. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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