unobstructed

adjective

un·​ob·​struct·​ed ˌən-əb-ˈstrək-təd How to pronounce unobstructed (audio)
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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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Ensuring unobstructed transit was Iran’s main concession to the US. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 Polish political figures have stated that resolving the legacy of the Volhynia massacres and ensuring unobstructed exhumations will be treated as a strict condition for Poland supporting Ukraine’s eventual membership in the European Union. Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Lower-level seated sections often strike the best balance, offering an unobstructed view of the stage without the competition (and often pushing) of GA floor, and typically cheaper than floor tickets, according to GotStubs. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 The pairing will appear in the eastern sky before sunrise and should be visible across much of the world, wherever skies are clear, and the horizon is unobstructed. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 June 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 30 Jun. 2026.

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