unattended

Definition

Not attended; without persons present.

Etymology

From un- + attended.

Example Sentences

• "The meeting went largely unattended, since it took place on Christmas Eve."
• "System administrators may schedule an unattended installation of the software."
• "Considerable excitement was caused on the L.M.S.R. Aberdeen line out of Perth recently when a shunting engine in Perth North goods yard, whose driver and fireman were absent, was accidentally set in motion by a shunter and set off unattended on to the main line."