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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Recreational activities have changed, but the spiral from contender to cellar remains unchecked.
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Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
This sprawling, unchecked population growth just increases water demand.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Experts have long warned that unchecked populations of invasive species can destabilize freshwater ecosystems, particularly in densely populated urban areas like Jakarta.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
If left unchecked, the discourse will overshadow the important work that must be done.
—Denise Horland, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
This sprawling, unchecked population growth just increases water demand.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Experts have long warned that unchecked populations of invasive species can destabilize freshwater ecosystems, particularly in densely populated urban areas like Jakarta.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
If left unchecked, the discourse will overshadow the important work that must be done.
—Denise Horland, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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