unobstructed

adjective

Synonyms of unobstructednext
: 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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Buyers pay steep premiums for properties with unobstructed sight lines. Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 Make sure vents are unobstructed, check that the condensate drain is draining properly, and keep the area around the indoor unit clean and dry. Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 Accommodations on the backside of the building boast unobstructed views of Monterey Bay, and the rest overlook bustling Cannery Row. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 The creators claim that the remote can trigger the camera shutter from up to 15 m (49 ft) away in the city streets or indoors, and from up to 200 m (650 ft) in open, unobstructed areas. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 29 July 2026 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 12 Aug. 2026.

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