unaligned

adjective

un·​aligned ˌən-ə-ˈlīnd How to pronounce unaligned (audio)
Synonyms of unalignednext
: nonaligned

Examples of unaligned in a Sentence

candidates unaligned with any party
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Researchers have identified key differences in how unaligned voters and those registered as Democrats or Republicans frame key issues. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026 Governance has the potential to be a challenge to if agents act in unaligned ways, though users have the option to stop agents mid-task, alongside Slack’s existing permissions and admin controls. — Tim Keary, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Because the Zoroastrian group in India has stood outside the principal religious rivalries between Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs, Lenny’s household initially offers an unaligned vantage on the city’s disintegration. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 At 61, unaligned to any party faction and with no pretensions to the highest office, the Scot would represent little threat to Burnham. — Ian King, CNBC, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unaligned

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unaligned was circa 1934

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“Unaligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaligned. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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unaligned

adjective
un·​aligned ˌən-ᵊl-ˈīnd How to pronounce unaligned (audio)
: not associated with other nations

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