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

That was the other major box left unchecked from Flight 12 that SpaceX wants to demonstrate on Flight 13. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Researchers at the California Healthcare Foundation say a large part of the problem is that hospital operating costs, prescription drug prices and doctor fees have been allowed to grow unchecked for decades. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Known as blossom drop and fruit drop, these common issues can significantly reduce your harvest if left unchecked, but what causes them? — The Spruce, 16 July 2026

Rogers, meanwhile, wonders what will happen if the current state of affairs goes unchecked. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 July 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