unregulated
adjective
un·reg·u·lat·ed
ˌən-ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-təd 
also -ˈrā-
: not regulated: such as
a
: disorderly, chaotic
unregulated habits
an unregulated mind
b
: not controlled by regulation
unregulated fishing
an unregulated industry
Examples of unregulated in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
No government agency closely tracks adverse experiences with psychedelics in unregulated settings.
Oregon and Colorado recently passed measures allowing the therapeutic use of psychedelics.
—
Ernesto Londoño Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 12 May 2024
Research shows, however, that these unregulated hiring practices can have a negative impact on students’ academic achievement.
—Minda Lopez, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for unregulated 
Ernesto Londoño Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 12 May 2024
Research shows, however, that these unregulated hiring practices can have a negative impact on students’ academic achievement.
—Minda Lopez, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for unregulated
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'unregulated.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near unregulated
Cite this Entry
“Unregulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unregulated. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share