unmanaged

adjective

un·​man·​aged ˌən-ˈma-nijd How to pronounce unmanaged (audio)
: not controlled or regulated : not managed
an unmanaged forest
unmanaged fisheries

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In addition, Kinsley said, with Medicaid the primary payer for long-term care, covering the drugs helps Medicaid’s bottom line by reducing the need for nursing home care often driven by unmanaged chronic diseases. Melba Newsome | Kff Health News, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024 Such incidents highlight the severe consequences of unmanaged tech debt. Venkatachalam Dekshinamurthy, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 In Florida, women increasingly are entering pregnancy with unmanaged health conditions and no knowledge of medical risk factors for preterm labor and preterm birth. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024 Despite the trees' resilience and speedy recovery, researchers found a decline in young aspens reaching maturity due to prolonged drought and unmanaged animals grazing. John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unmanaged 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unmanaged was in 1598

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“Unmanaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmanaged. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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