unmanaged

adjective

un·​man·​aged ˌən-ˈma-nijd 

: not controlled or regulated : not managed

an unmanaged forest

unmanaged fisheries

Examples of unmanaged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Buford places the bulk of the blame on chronic, unmanaged workplace stressors that build over time. — Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Over-tourism and unmanaged tide pooling place additional stress on already fragile ecosystems, with sensitive habitats being repeatedly trampled and disturbed by large crowds. — Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026

Cyber expertise cannot deepen when accountability is unclear, workloads are unmanaged and wellbeing is neglected. — Harpreet Sidhu, Fortune, 13 June 2026

Left unmanaged, coal waste routinely triggers water contamination, airborne dust pollution, and spontaneous fires. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unmanaged

• managed
• mismanaged