unchecked

adjective

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

Examples of unchecked in a Sentence

unchecked corruption in the state's prison system
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Meanwhile, fraud crackdowns tend to focus on minor overpayments and honest mistakes, while wage theft and employer misclassification go unchecked. Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 Left unchecked, these conditions can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and major cardiovascular events later in life. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025 Over time, that chronic inflammation leads to pain, stiffness, swelling, and eventually joint and tissue damage if it’s left unchecked, Karmacharya says. Korin Miller, Flow Space, 18 July 2025 Dimon’s warning is a reminder that financial innovation can sow the seeds of instability if left unchecked. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unchecked

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Jul. 2025.

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