unsends
Takes back digitally
Unsends is the act of recalling or deleting a sent message before the recipient reads it—a feature now common in messaging apps and email.
The plural noun refers to multiple instances: I've had three unsends this week from people who clearly texted the wrong person.
As a verb form: She unsends messages constantly, which makes conversations hard to follow.
Withdraw something said
- recallMemory retrieval act
- deleteRemove or erase
- undoReverse a prior action
- withdrawRemove or pull away
remove · take back · message · text · email · DM · chat · instant message
Wrong action or decision
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- cringeShrink from discomfort
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- reliefEasing of distress
anxiety · wrong recipient · autocorrect · screenshot · too late · damage control · apology · awkward
retract
Withdraw something said
withdraw · remove · take back · message · text · email · DM · chat · instant message · typo
mistake
Wrong action or decision
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- cringeShrink from discomfort
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
relief · anxiety · wrong recipient · autocorrect · screenshot · too late · damage control · apology · awkward · mortified
disappearing message
Communication that auto-deletes
- ephemeralLasting very briefly
- time limitMaximum duration permitted
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
seconds · minutes · iMessage · WhatsApp · Telegram · Signal · Messenger · Slack · Discord · Twitter