unmanaged
adjective
un·man·aged
ˌən-ˈma-nijd 
: not controlled or regulated : not managed
an unmanaged forest
unmanaged fisheries
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Left unmanaged, coal waste routinely triggers water contamination, airborne dust pollution, and spontaneous fires.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Cyber expertise cannot deepen when accountability is unclear, workloads are unmanaged and wellbeing is neglected.
—Harpreet Sidhu, Fortune, 13 June 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) formally classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon caused by chronic, unmanaged workplace stress.
—Nakisha Dixon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Over-tourism and unmanaged tide pooling place additional stress on already fragile ecosystems, with sensitive habitats being repeatedly trampled and disturbed by large crowds.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Cyber expertise cannot deepen when accountability is unclear, workloads are unmanaged and wellbeing is neglected.
—Harpreet Sidhu, Fortune, 13 June 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) formally classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon caused by chronic, unmanaged workplace stress.
—Nakisha Dixon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Over-tourism and unmanaged tide pooling place additional stress on already fragile ecosystems, with sensitive habitats being repeatedly trampled and disturbed by large crowds.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
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“Unmanaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmanaged. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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