Unshredded

Referring to something that has not been torn into small pieces; remaining whole or intact after a process that is intended to break it down. It often implies a failure of a shredding mechanism or an intentional avoidance of shredding. The term describes the state of documents, materials, or even metaphorical entities that should have been, but have not been, broken down or divided.

Unshredded meaning with examples

• The confidential documents sat in a pile on his desk, a glaring oversight: they were completely unshredded despite the strict company policy. The security breach that was inevitable forced immediate action in the form of termination and a hefty lawsuit.
• After the power outage, the office's backlog of paper, meant for the shredder, was left unshredded. The unprocessed documents piled up in the bins, a stark reminder of the day's disruption and the sensitive information they contained.
• The evidence, though collected, remained unshredded after the investigation had stalled, presenting a clear risk. If made available, the risk of public and/or private information from the case being leaked would be high.
• Despite his attempt to destroy evidence, several key documents were left unshredded in the trash. These pieces, when reassembled, implicated him directly, ruining his plan, and leading to his arrest and conviction.
• Her heart, still unbroken by the cruel words, lay unshredded after the harsh rejection. She would learn to adapt and love again, but it would take time to come to terms with reality.