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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Just so much anti-semitism and so much anti-semitism that really goes unchecked by the government.
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Alan Gionet, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
The dominance of cyber and third-party risk underscores the compounding danger of rapid, unchecked AI adoption.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Over time, constant exposure can lead to chronic discomfort and potential vision changes if left unchecked.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 12 Dec. 2025
When unchecked, ice damming can cause internal damage and mold issues, leading to expensive repairs, according to Wisconsin Home Improvement, a Menomonee Falls home energy improvements and insulation business.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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Alan Gionet, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
The dominance of cyber and third-party risk underscores the compounding danger of rapid, unchecked AI adoption.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Over time, constant exposure can lead to chronic discomfort and potential vision changes if left unchecked.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 12 Dec. 2025
When unchecked, ice damming can cause internal damage and mold issues, leading to expensive repairs, according to Wisconsin Home Improvement, a Menomonee Falls home energy improvements and insulation business.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Unchecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchecked. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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