unbarred

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adjective

un·​barred ˌən-ˈbärd How to pronounce unbarred (audio)
Synonyms of unbarrednext
1
: not secured by a bar : unlocked
2
: not marked with bars

unbarred

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past tense and past participle of unbar

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The decidedly cognizant, braggadocious front half gives way to unbarred perspective into a darker moment during Miller’s journey with drug abuse. — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2019 With unbarred views of the sea, the infinity pool also clocks in at 5 feet deep, shallow enough to stand and perfect for those not wanting to get their hair wet. — Melanie Reffes, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use

Adjective

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unbarred was in 1603

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