UNHINDERED Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

unhindered

adjective

ˌən-ˈhin-dərd

Definition of unhindered

as in rampant

showing no signs of being under control in the absence of appropriate oversight, the unhindered deforestation of the region continues

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Recent Examples of unhindered Humanitarian organizations are calling on the South Sudan government and all parties to the 2018 peace agreement meant to end civil war to protect aid workers, investigate attacks and ensure safe and unhindered access to people in need. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Money laundering and sanctions evasion would continue unhindered. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026 Owned by private equity firm Apollo Global Management, Michaels is unhindered by having to sell Wall Street on the rationale for an acquisition or new strategy. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 17 July 2026 In the end, Sophia manages to go from building to building in Fromville and, like the Grinch, sneak in unseen and unhindered. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unhindered

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhindered

Adjective

Yet, we’re told by this administration that non-citizen voting is rampant and must be eradicated.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026
Co-existence with extraterrestrials has seen humans revert to old habits of prejudice and apartheid; crime and corruption are rampant as ever; pop-up ads now irksomely manifest as holograms in your personal space.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of rampant

Adjective

Causes may include uncontrolled high blood pressure, trauma from a fall or accident, or overtreatment of blood thinners.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) could help stop the uncontrolled proliferation of satellites in Earth orbit, which threatens to erase stars from the sky, astronomers hope.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of uncontrolled

Adjective

Trump has staked his political capital on the AI industry’s success, saying its unbridled development is key to winning the AI race against China.

— Garance Burke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Duncombe’s friends remember her sunny spirit, boisterous and infectious laugh, unbridled optimism and passion for new experiences.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of unbridled

Adjective

Global trade is generally free and unhampered by geopolitical rivalry, oceans are safe for travel, and nuclear weapons are limited by agreements on their production and use.

— Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
It’s made out of clear acrylic material, so there’s nothing in the way of an unhampered view.

— Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024

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