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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The Overlook provides an unobstructed view of Orchard Green. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026 Like the best of these, BB1 unzips to lie flat, giving you unobstructed access to everything inside. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026 Viewers will need a clear, unobstructed view of the western horizon to see the event, which may be impacted by cloudy skies. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Mar. 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dropped the hammer on Anthropic Friday for denying the military ‘unobstructed’ access to its AI models. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unobstructed

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Mar. 2026.

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