unimpeded

adjective

un·​im·​ped·​ed ˌən-im-ˈpē-dəd How to pronounce unimpeded (audio)
Synonyms of unimpedednext
: not slowed, blocked, or interfered with : not impeded
an unimpeded view
providing unimpeded access
… allowing electricity to flow unimpeded by resistance …Stephen Kindel

Examples of unimpeded in a Sentence

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Trump has demanded that vessels again be allowed to transit unimpeded. Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 Trump has demanded that vessels again be allowed to transit unimpeded through the waterway. Munir Ahmed, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 Gan said any negotiations would implicitly undermine the bedrock principle of international law that ships must be allowed to navigate international waters unimpeded. Chris Wellisz, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026 Before the war, Iran allowed ships to pass unimpeded. Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unimpeded

Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unimpeded was in 1760

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“Unimpeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unimpeded. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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