unchaperoned

adjective

Definition of unchaperonednext
as in unattended

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Recent Examples of unchaperoned Taliban fighters were raiding houses, attempting to find unchaperoned girls. — Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2022 The possibility of making a wrong turn certainly exists, however, don’t let that deter you from a bit of unchaperoned exploration. — Lindsay Cohn, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2022 This device comes into play the moment Anthony encounters the headstrong, independent Kate on an unchaperoned early-morning ride. — Katie Rife, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2022 The latest Whistledown spills the ink about Eloise's unchaperoned association with political radicals. — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2022 See All Example Sentences for unchaperoned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchaperoned
  1. unattended
  2. unaccompanied
  3. solitary
  4. alone
  5. solo
  6. cloistered
Adjective
  • That bag had been left unattended in a printer room, the FBI said, where security personnel found it and discovered another Seeed device inside.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That same day, OpenAI security found another recording device inside an unattended bag belonging to Alfozan, alongside his identification and wallet, prosecutors said.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of unattended
Adjective
  • Upon taking office, the Biden administration stopped turning away unaccompanied child migrants, attempted to halt Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportations for 100 days, and suspended border wall construction.
    — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In August, a small Texas law firm withdrew from consideration for a $150 million federal contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children after immigrant advocacy groups raised concerns about the firm's degree of experience in immigration law.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of unaccompanied
Adjective
  • Though there is a political risk inherent in striking out in a solitary direction, there can also be reward.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Gash’s weakest moments come in times like these, when the band strips back its sound into solitary parts that fail to gel.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of solitary
Adjective
  • Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared alone Monday after her Republican opponent in the governor's race, Rick Jackson, declined the club's invitation.
    — Monique John, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Hartford isn't alone in its coverage and discounts aimed at older drivers, as many brands offer discounts to this age group.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of alone
Adjective
  • Since 2017, Dulgarian has grown TAGABOW from its placid, solo origins into one of the decade’s most influential and inventive shoegaze bands; the proof is in Lotto, their bold and relentless breakout LP from last year.
    — Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
  • On September 17, Harry made his first solo appearance in public while attending the inaugural Invictus Spirit Gala Dinner and Awards in London.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of solo
Adjective
  • There, Trump could not resist asking if Xi had brought other global leaders to this cloistered preserve.
    — Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The Sisters embody a unique culture of prayer, silence, solitude and community, living in a contemplative and cloistered order.
    — Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of cloistered

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“Unchaperoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchaperoned. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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