unchecked

adjective

un·​checked ˌən-ˈchekt 

: not checked: such as

a

: not hindered, slowed, or restrained

unchecked growth

b

: not verified

unchecked data/information

Synonyms

• rampant
• uncontrolled

Examples of unchecked in a Sentence

unchecked corruption in the state's prison system

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unchecked

• architect
• circumspect
• deselect
• dialect
• disconnect
• disinfect
• disrespect
• incorrect
• indirect
• intellect
• interject
• intersect