unsent

[ uhn-sent ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

not sent:
Unsent text messages are stored in the Drafts folder.
His final wish came in the form of an unsent letter in a drawer.

Origin of unsent¹

First recorded in 1530–40; un- ¹( def ) + sent ¹( def ) for the adjective, un- ²( def ) + sent ¹( def ) for the verb

Ye're aye saying them that come unsent for should sit unserved; but wha sent for this billy oot o' France?

If he comes unsent, how can I expect edification by his ministry, when God has declared, such shall not profit his people at all?

This might as well have been left unsent, for I tore it up and assured the waiting pair that no news was good news.

One mail followed another, and still the letter was unsent, was unopened.

I note with pride and pleasure that I told no untruths in my unsent answer.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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