unchecked

adjective

ˌən-ˈchekt How to pronounce unchecked (audio)
Definition of uncheckednext
as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control unchecked corruption in the state's prison system

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Recent Examples of unchecked One of Gates’ fears about letting AI continue unchecked is that society will turn against it entirely, derailing its potential to improve humanity, particularly through advances in science and health. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Federal abandonment of kudzu left the plant to spread along the unmanaged margins of the region, sparking exaggerated fears about its unchecked growth. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026 Left unchecked, water damage will only get worse and more costly to repair. — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2026 Some community members have voiced concerns to CBS Colorado that this new initiative could lead to unchecked development in Douglas County. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unchecked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchecked
  1. rampant
  2. uncontrolled
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  • The extremely soapy, enjoyably satirical true-life drama chronicles love, rampant betrayal and a brazen murder plot through three decades of the iconic Gucci fashion house.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The federal government first created tax incentives for companies to implement employee ownership in the 1970s when stagflation was rampant and Washington wanted to generate more retirement assets for working Americans.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of rampant
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  • Removing all the deer would actually increase fire risk by allowing brush to grow uncontrolled, according to Hahn.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The spacecraft started tumbling uncontrolled after launch, forcing NASA to abandon the mission.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncontrolled

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“Unchecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchecked. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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