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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One of the most valuable street-to-sea parcels along the California coast — with unobstructed views from the ocean to Pebble Beach Golf Links’ legendary 18th fairway and beyond — may set a sales record at the listing price of $57.5 million, according to Sotheby’s International Realty. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Seek out locations with unobstructed views of the horizons and check the weather forecast to ensure skies will be clear. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025 Check the time of moonrise and be in position 10 minutes beforehand, choosing an east-facing location with an unobstructed view (rooftops and beaches are good locations). Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 In theory, rainwater should flow around the noodle and into the downspouts unobstructed. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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