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 of unchecked

• rampant
• uncontrolled

Examples of unchecked in a Sentence

unchecked corruption in the state's prison system

Recent Examples on the Web

Amodei also called for frontier AI labs to establish common safety standards, limit the rate of unchecked AI progress and attempt to coordinate efforts globally. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Amodei also wrote that companies in democratic countries should agree on common safety standards that limit the rate of unchecked progress. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

Schumer is the latest Democrat to speak out against unchecked AI and data centers that power it, including Senate candidates in marquee midterms swing state matchups. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026

However, its symptoms, which can appear two to 14 days after exposure, can get serious if left unchecked. — Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

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