unobstructed

adjective

un·​ob·​struct·​ed ˌən-əb-ˈstrək-təd How to pronounce unobstructed (audio)
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: clear or free from obstructions or obstacles : not obstructed
an unobstructed view of the river

Examples of unobstructed in a Sentence

only one road remained unobstructed after the storm
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Elanco's gleaming headquarters stands four stories tall, with floor-to-ceiling blue windows on every side and several balconies that overlook the 75-acre campus and provide an unobstructed view of the downtown skyline. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025 Personal living space on the upper levels consists of four bedrooms and three baths, topped off with a 562-square-foot rooftop deck offering unobstructed views of the city and annual events like Fleet Week and the Fourth of July fireworks. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025 The company recommends at least 7 by 7 feet of floor space, 7 feet of unobstructed wall space, and a ceiling height of at least 7'10''. PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 Taiwan has no shortage of rice fields, but this place is unique in that the views here are unobstructed. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unobstructed

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unobstructed was in 1648

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“Unobstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unobstructed. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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