unmonitored

adjective

un·​mon·​i·​tored ˌən-ˈmä-nə-tərd How to pronounce unmonitored (audio)
: not observed, kept track of, or checked : not monitored
unmonitored communication
activity that is unmonitored and unregulated

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Some subsurface places remain unmonitored. Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025 The pit lane speed limit has been set for safety reasons, as a narrow road bustling with 20 F1 cars mid-race could prove dangerous if left unmonitored. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 Executive visibility extends beyond the boardroom as families are increasingly exposed through social media oversharing, doxxing, or even unmonitored mail. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Kaplan’s five-page ruling additionally mandates immigration officials set up dedicated telephone lines so migrants can call an attorney unmonitored within 24 hours of being detained. Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmonitored

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unmonitored was in 1837

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“Unmonitored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmonitored. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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