Definition

Something that has not been discussed or resolved, or something that does not have the necessary address on it.

Example

There are many issues in the report that remain unaddressed.

Conversation

I noticed some issues in our project that are still unaddressed.

Yeah, I saw that too; we should definitely talk about them soon.

I just hope our manager doesn't think we're ignoring them.

Right, it's better to tackle them now than leave them unaddressed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unaddressed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "address" (from Old French *adresser*, meaning to direct or to put in order) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle). The word "unaddressed" means not directed or not put in order, implying something that has not been dealt with or attended to.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') directing or putting something in order ('address') — that's why unaddressed means something that hasn't been dealt with.

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