Un·tend·ed /ˌənˈtendəd/ adjective adjective: untended not cared for or looked after; neglected. "untended gravestones" broken-down crumbling decrepit derelict deserted desolate dilapidated dingy neglected ramshackle rickety seedy tacky abandoned beat-up below par debilitated dog-eared down-at-the-heel drained enervated exhausted fatigued forsaken frowzy in a bad way old out of condition peaked ratty tattered tired tumble-down uncared-for under the weather unhealthy used up weak weary worn-out But also hopeful.