unchecked
adjective
un·checked
ˌən-ˈchekt 
: not checked: such as
a
: not hindered, slowed, or restrained
unchecked growth
b
: not verified
unchecked data/information
Synonyms
Examples of unchecked in a Sentence
unchecked corruption in the state's prison system
Recent Examples on the Web
In recent years, conservatives have criticized the SEC as an agency with unchecked power.
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
Hundreds of thousands of times, Islamic antisemites were allowed into the country unchecked.
—Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 26 May 2024
But that was not the only way that Diamantis allegedly abused his unchecked power over the school construction program, according to state officials.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2024
These tiny insects, with their distinctive red eyes and erratic flight patterns, can quickly become a nuisance if left unchecked.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 23 May 2024
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
Hundreds of thousands of times, Islamic antisemites were allowed into the country unchecked.
—Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 26 May 2024
But that was not the only way that Diamantis allegedly abused his unchecked power over the school construction program, according to state officials.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2024
These tiny insects, with their distinctive red eyes and erratic flight patterns, can quickly become a nuisance if left unchecked.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 23 May 2024
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“Unchecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchecked. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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