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unhandled case

unhandled case

7.7
A problem or situation that has not been dealt with
  • noun
: caso no resuelto
  • Leaving an unhandled case can lead to unexpected problems later.

Examples

  • The software crashed due to an unhandled case in the input data.

  • The report highlighted several unhandled cases from last year.

  • During the investigation, every unhandled case was reviewed by the team.

  • We have an unhandled case in our system.

  • The report highlighted several unhandled cases that need immediate attention.

  • Leaving an unhandled case can cause complications down the line.

  • During the investigation, every unhandled case was carefully analyzed to find a solution.

Synonyms

unsolved
vsunhandled case
84 3.8

Not explained or answered after careful study

applies to situations or problems not addressed or dealt with
unresolved
vsunhandled case
62 4.4

A problem or question that is still not solved

focuses on situations or problems not yet addressed or dealt with
unaddressed
vsunhandled case
5 5.8

Without an address written on it or not dealt with yet

points to situations or problems that remain untreated or unresolved
undealt
vsunhandled case
1 7.4

Problems that are not yet handled or fixed

is used for situations or problems not yet addressed or resolved

Antonyms

resolved
10 3.2

Solved or explained so it is no longer a problem

How Handled

resolved
10 3.2
unhandled case
7.7
pending
195 3.0

Surface Forms

unhandled case singular
unhandled cases plural

Morphology

unhandled + case

The meaning 'a situation not addressed or resolved' is directly derivable from combining 'unhandled' (not handled) with 'case' (a particular situation). This is a straightforward compositional pattern common across languages and registers, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the phrase.

Etymology

The phrase unhandled case paints a simple picture: imagine a closed case or folder on a desk that no one touched, so it was never handled and the work inside stayed unfinished. So the phrase unhandled case means a situation or problem 'not dealt with' or 'not solved'.