UNSUPERVISED Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

unsupervised

adjective

Definition of unsupervised

as in unruled

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Recent Examples of unsupervised Others are banning digital devices in freshman courses, and Ivy League schools like Princeton University have dropped Honor Code traditions that let students take tests and exams unsupervised. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026 Caruso had regular and unsupervised access to the child, a probable cause affidavit released by the governor’s office said. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026 Because this authorization remained in place, he was legally permitted to make unsupervised visits in the period leading up to his escape. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 What would’ve happened if I’d been left unsupervised with my baby? — Ayana Lage, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsupervised

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Adjective

Instead, Curry connected with fans like me because, as a performer, the man seemed able to do anything, and do it with a kind of liberated abandon and eagerness to entertain.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2026
Chalk it up to the leftover hubris of late-20th-century American empire and the grand illusion of a liberated civilization thriving behind an impenetrable fortress.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of liberated

Adjective

As an experienced soldier and statesman, the ninth Aztec emperor, Montezuma, had proven his abilities by expanding the Aztec empire and gaining tributes from previously unconquered surrounding nations.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026
And by the lack of palpable buzz despite fond memories of ’94. There was a certain innocence and novelty to the World Cup’s first foray in an unconquered land, a coming-of-age moment for the nation and its newfound respect for jogo bonito.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2026

Definition of unconquered

Adjective

With a focus on impact over scale, CHEERS recently opened a wellness marketplace, continuing its mission to foster healthier, stronger, and more empowered lives for women, honoring Richards' mother's legacy.

— Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Workers who feel more empowered are more likely to share resources with others, making a company more nimble.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 June 2026

Definition of empowered

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