unchecked

adjective

un·​checked ˌən-ˈchekt How to pronounce unchecked (audio)
Synonyms of uncheckednext
: not checked: such as
a
: not hindered, slowed, or restrained
unchecked growth
b
: not verified
unchecked data/information

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Examples of unchecked in a Sentence

unchecked corruption in the state's prison system
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Asked why the public should trust internal auditing as an adequate replacement for public oversight, given that many agencies allowed their own officers’ conduct to go unchecked for years, Flock did not respond. — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unchecked

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unchecked was in the 15th century

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

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