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unmanaged

adjective

un·​man·​aged ˌən-ˈma-nijd How to pronounce unmanaged (audio)
: not controlled or regulated : not managed
an unmanaged forest
unmanaged fisheries

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The findings may not translate to people with the unmanaged disorder. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 9 Nov. 2025 The second was a minimum viable product designed to secure private AI applications with runtime guardrails, enabling organizations to integrate AI confidently without the risk of unmanaged exposure — an approach now used across major global enterprises to safeguard their AI deployments at scale. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 However, if left unmanaged, the complex patchwork of technology and software comprising the digital foundation of many companies’ risks failing, leading to real and significant impacts. Daniel Kendzior, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025 Several unmanaged hosting plans are also available and renew at the same rate as their starting price, with options for Linux or Windows servers. PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmanaged

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unmanaged was in 1598

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“Unmanaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmanaged. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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