unregulated

adjective

un·​reg·​u·​lat·​ed ˌən-ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce unregulated (audio)
also -ˈrā-
Synonyms of unregulatednext
: not regulated: such as
a
: disorderly, chaotic
unregulated habits
an unregulated mind
b
: not controlled by regulation
unregulated fishing
an unregulated industry

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Road accidents involving crowded buses, minibus taxis and unregulated sedan taxis are common in Zimbabwe and are often blamed on dangerous driving and poor road conditions. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Nevada believes Kalshi and its peers offer a form of unregulated gambling. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The red of her hair is the visible sign of her fiery, unregulated nature. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026 The unregulated status quo is unlikely to hold as volume grows and adverse events accumulate. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unregulated

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unregulated was circa 1623

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