In plain English
A status word tells you the current state of a message. Here, it indicates that reading has not happened yet.
In context
Here, Unread marks the message as not yet opened, meaning it has not yet been read.
- Situation
- Using marketplace listings, seller messages, ratings, reviews, and buyer protection
- What it communicates
- marks a message as not yet opened
Meaning limits
By itself, this status does not say anything about the message's content or importance.
Examples
“Only one message was still unread after she checked her phone.”
“He left the email unread until the meeting was over.”