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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Additionally, deadly waves of violent extremism in places like Nigeria and India are devastating whole communities and going unchecked.
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Miles P. J. Windsor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The lawsuit alleged that Twin Rivers failed in its obligation to properly supervise Wilson, allowing his misconduct to go unchecked for several years.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Kimmel could potentially join high-profile celebrities leaving the United States as Trump’s power continues to go unchecked in his second term at the White House.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
It’s followed by a leisurely tasting of 10 pieces of expertly aged fish and capped with miso caramel ice cream topped with crunchy sweet potatoes that Harris likens to a childhood of dipping french fries in a Wendy’s Frosty, ensuring no sensory button goes unchecked.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
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Miles P. J. Windsor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The lawsuit alleged that Twin Rivers failed in its obligation to properly supervise Wilson, allowing his misconduct to go unchecked for several years.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Kimmel could potentially join high-profile celebrities leaving the United States as Trump’s power continues to go unchecked in his second term at the White House.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
It’s followed by a leisurely tasting of 10 pieces of expertly aged fish and capped with miso caramel ice cream topped with crunchy sweet potatoes that Harris likens to a childhood of dipping french fries in a Wendy’s Frosty, ensuring no sensory button goes unchecked.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Unchecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchecked. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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