unsend feature

[ʌnˈsɛnd ˈfiːtʃər]
nounpl: unsend features
recurso de desfazer envio
1. A digital feature that allows a user to delete, recall, or remove a message after it has been sent but before the recipient reads it or within a specified time window
WhatsApp's unsend feature lets you delete messages within 7 minutes of sending them.
O recurso de desfazer envio do WhatsApp permite que você delete mensagens dentro de 7 minutos após enviá-las.
2. The capability in messaging applications or email clients to retract or recall sent communications
Gmail's unsend feature gives users 30 seconds to recall an email after hitting send.
O recurso de desfazer envio do Gmail oferece aos usuários 30 segundos para recuperar um e-mail após pressionar enviar.
The unsend feature has become increasingly important in Brazilian and global digital culture, particularly among younger users who value the ability to correct mistakes in digital communication. It reflects a broader trend in messaging apps prioritizing user control and privacy. In Brazil, this feature is especially popular on WhatsApp, which dominates the messaging landscape, and represents a shift toward more forgiving digital communication practices.
NYC Slang
the undo button
Synonyms / Sinônimos
message recalldelete message featureretract messageundo send
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent messagesent message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recurso de desfazer envio
Most common and formal translation used across Brazil
Brazil (informal)
deletar mensagem
Informal alternative commonly used in everyday conversation
São Paulo
funcionalidade de cancelar envio
Alternative formal term used in tech-savvy urban areas
Portugal
função de anulação de envio
Portuguese European variant with slightly different terminology

Related Words

messaging appmessage deletiontime limitrecipient notification

Related Idioms & Phrases

take back what you said
recall a message
delete before delivery
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