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Unhandled

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Not having been handled..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Not having been handled.
  2. (figurative) Untrained, untame and beyond handling.
  3. Without a handle; handleless.
  4. (programming) Not having an associated handler routine.

Example Sentences

[…] do but note a wild and wanton herd, Or race of youthful and unhandled colts, Fetching mad bounds, bellowing and neighing loud, Which is the hot condition of their blood; […]
Some light came dimly through cracks around that connecting, unhandled door, and through the roof.
an unhandled event; an unhandled exception

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does unhandled mean?

Unhandled means Not having been handled..

What is a synonym for unhandled?

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What is the opposite of unhandled?

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How do you use unhandled in a sentence?

[…] do but note a wild and wanton herd, Or race of youthful and unhandled colts, Fetching mad bounds, bellowing and neighing loud, Which is the hot condition of their blood; […]

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