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

The question is whether the Sunshine State is willing or able to preserve iconic cultural landmarks like the Ocala Drive-In before unchecked development erases them for good. — David Morton, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

In this paradigm, productivity can outpace justice, and some security teams, left unchecked, have turned protective tools into instruments of harm. — David Niccolini, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

The hollowing out of independent public-service media and the consolidation of private media make matters worse, allowing a small number of wealthy owners to shape the dominant narrative unchecked. — Daniel Waldenstrom, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026

The first-person psychological horror game combines surreal imagery with a nonlinear narrative that explores responsibility, denial and the consequences of unchecked power. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 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