Pronunciation: [ʌnsˈɛnt] (IPA) 
Unsent is a word commonly used to describe a message or letter that has not been sent. The spelling of this word can be a bit tricky for English learners as it involves the silent letter "n". The IPA phonetic transcription of "unsent" is /ʌnˈsɛnt/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "u" sound while the second syllable rhymes with "went". The silent "n" is pronounced by slightly nasalizing the "s" sound in the second syllable.
The term "unsent" is an adjective that is used to describe something that has not been sent, delivered, or dispatched. It indicates the absence of an action or process that involves transmitting or conveying a message, document, or item from one place to another.
In the context of communication, "unsent" usually refers to a message, letter, or email that has been composed but not yet transmitted to the intended recipient. It signifies that the sender has chosen to withhold, delay, or cancel the delivery of the written content. The reasons behind leaving the message unsent may vary, including changes in intent, a desire to reconsider or rewrite the content, or simply the lack of opportunity to send it at that time.
However, the concept of "unsent" is not exclusive to communication. It can also be used to describe unmailed packages, undelivered goods, or any item that has not reached its recipient as expected. The notion of being "unsent" emphasizes the act of not completing the action of sending or delivering.
Overall, "unsent" describes the state of something that has yet to be sent, delivered, or conveyed to its intended destination. It encompasses both physical and communicative aspects, emphasizing the absence of transmission, whether it is a message, letter, or any other item that is expected to be dispatched.
Not despatched; not transmitted.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "unsent" is derived from combining the prefix "un-" and the past participle "sent".
The prefix "un-" is derived from Old English and has the meaning "not" or "lack of". It is commonly used to form words with a negative or opposite meaning to the base word. In this case, "un-" adds the notion of negation or reversal to the verb "sent".
The word "sent" is from Old English as well, originating from the verb "sendan". "Sendan" has roots in the Proto-Germanic language and means "to dispatch" or "to cause to go". Over time, the form of the word has been modified to its current spelling and pronunciation.
When the prefix "un-" is added to "sent", it forms the compound word "unsent", which describes something that has not been sent or has failed to be sent.
