unhindered

adjective

un·​hin·​dered ˌən-ˈhin-dərd 

: not restrained or held back : not hindered

… she must beg that I would allow her to proceed unhindered.

—Wilkie Collins

Its million-plus residents go about their business unhindered by military checkpoints …

—William Finnegan

Synonyms

• rampant
• uncontrolled
• unbridled
• unhampered

Examples of unhindered in a Sentence

in the absence of appropriate oversight, the unhindered deforestation of the region continues

Recent Examples on the Web

Rules of decorum The Enquirer and both candidates have set the debate rules with a strong emphasis on mutual respect for the candidates and moderator, and the opportunity for all attendees to be unhindered in their ability to listen and hear the candidates’ responses. —Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025

Stargazers will likely see the moon take on a yellow-orange hue during moonrise, as Earth's atmosphere scatters the shorter, bluer wavelengths of moonlight, while allowing the longer, redder wavelengths to journey through relatively unhindered. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025

Eighteen months ago, in the case brought by South Africa against Israel, the International Court of Justice ruled that Israel should immediately provide a full spectrum of humanitarian relief and essential services, at scale and unhindered. —Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2025

The CoI identified several recommendations, including for Israel to immediately end the commission of genocide and implement a complete permanent ceasefire in Gaza, ensure unhindered access of all United Nations staff, among others. —Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unhindered

• hindered