unchecked
adjective
un·checked
ˌən-ˈchekt 
: not checked: such as
a
: not hindered, slowed, or restrained
unchecked growth
b
: not verified
unchecked data/information
Examples of unchecked in a Sentence
unchecked corruption in the state's prison system
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Galactico egos have been allowed to go unchecked.
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Authorities have been accused of leaving the issue unchecked.
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Its decisions if left unchecked will undermine American democracy.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Authorities have been accused of leaving the issue unchecked.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Its decisions if left unchecked will undermine American democracy.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The series has used the superhero genre as a vehicle for broader commentary on corporate power, celebrity culture, and the dangers of unchecked authority.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unchecked
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“Unchecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchecked. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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