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
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The lawsuit argues that Musk's power remains unchecked.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Left unchecked, the debt could be nearly double the size of the economy by mid-century.
—Veronique De Rugy, Orange County Register, 14 Feb. 2025
Left unchecked, parental burnout can strain parent-child relationships, lead to behavioral and emotional problems in kids and create unhealthy coping mechanisms in families.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
This absurd mindset or practice, if left unchecked, could bring us all down.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Left unchecked, the debt could be nearly double the size of the economy by mid-century.
—Veronique De Rugy, Orange County Register, 14 Feb. 2025
Left unchecked, parental burnout can strain parent-child relationships, lead to behavioral and emotional problems in kids and create unhealthy coping mechanisms in families.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
This absurd mindset or practice, if left unchecked, could bring us all down.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Unchecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchecked. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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