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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Miller suggests being on the lookout for mealybugs on grass leaves, stems, soil and under cow droppings, with a focus on unmanaged areas like fence lines or ungrazed patches. Julia Falcon, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025 So does poor sleep and unmanaged stress, both of which hinder recovery and tissue repair. Dana Santas, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025 All forms of stress, including cumulative stress, can take a toll on health if left unmanaged. Emma Loewe, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025 The findings may not translate to people with the unmanaged disorder. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 9 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmanaged

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 Dec. 2025.

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