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

Some hoped that labels would confront the culture of misogyny in an ecosystem that critics have long said has gone unchecked and cast out predators among their ranks. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Chicago’s offensive production is particularly encouraging, as unchecked scoring tends to align nicely with outsized TV ratings. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Amodei also called for frontier AI labs to establish common safety standards, limit the rate of unchecked AI progress and attempt to coordinate efforts globally. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Amodei also wrote that companies in democratic countries should agree on common safety standards that limit the rate of unchecked progress. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 14 Sep. 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