Meaning
unattended, unguarded
- Left without surveillance, care, or a keeper.
In a sentence
Non lasciate mai i bagagli incustoditi nell'atrio della stazione.
Never leave luggage unattended in the station concourse.
Un'automobile incustodita con le chiavi inserite è stata rubata ieri.
An unattended car with the keys left inside was stolen yesterday.
È pericoloso lasciare sostanze tossiche incustodite vicino ai bambini.
It is dangerous to leave toxic substances unattended near children.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| incustodito | masculine · singular |
| incustodita | feminine · singular |
| incustoditi | masculine · plural |
| incustodite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed from prefix in- + custodito (guarded).
- Frequently heard in station and airport announcements ('bagagli incustoditi').