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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Because eclipsed moons appear dimmer than normal, a clear, unobstructed view low to the horizon will be needed to catch the lunar show. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025 Overlooking Reykjavik’s Old Harbour with unobstructed views of Mount Esja and the North Atlantic, the hotel offers an ideal position for aurora sightings within the city, with many of the hotel’s 253 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows to take advantage of the landscape. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See the Last Frontier through an unobstructed view with Alaska Railroad’s GoldStar Service, the line’s premium class, which offers windows that round their way up to the ceiling. Nicole Edenedo, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025 Find a spot with a clear, unobstructed view of the eastern and southern horizon. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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