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💻 Not processed 📬 Not dealt with 🖼️ Not touched
unhandled

unhandled

4.6
An object left untouched so it is not damaged or dirty
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈhændəld/
translation icon : sin manipular
  • The ancient vase remained unhandled in the museum display case to preserve its condition.

Examples

  • Please leave the documents unhandled until the archivist arrives to examine them.

  • Food items should be kept unhandled to maintain hygiene before serving.

  • The package remained unhandled until the next day.

  • Don't leave the food unhandled for too long!

  • The ancient vase remained unhandled in the museum display case to preserve its condition.

  • Please leave the documents unhandled until the archivist arrives to examine them.

  • Food items should be kept unhandled to maintain hygiene before serving.

Synonyms

unviolated
vsunhandled
6.5

Remains unharmed and in its original state

is left not touched by people to avoid contact and contamination

Compounds

unhandled case
7.7

A problem or situation that has not been dealt with

How Handled

unhandled
4.6
untouched
20 3.0

Surface Forms

unhandled positive

Morphology

unhandled = handled (transparent) = un + handle + ed

Literal negation of 'handled' meaning 'not touched or held', which is directly inferable from the parts.

Etymology

Unhandled comes from un- 'not' and handle 'to touch or hold', from hand. So an unhandled object is left without being touched or held, often to keep it safe or clean.