unregulated

adjective

un·​reg·​u·​lat·​ed ˌən-ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-təd 

also -ˈrā-

: not regulated: such as

a

: disorderly, chaotic

unregulated habits

an unregulated mind

b

: not controlled by regulation

unregulated fishing

an unregulated industry

Examples of unregulated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most at-home gut microbiome testing is unregulated. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

The information in the labels is largely unregulated and often does not relate to food safety. — Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Most pediatric experts caution against bringing babies and toddlers to large concerts because unregulated sound levels can damage their hearing. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026

Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves. — David J. Neal, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unregulated

• abbreviated
• accelerated
• accentuated
• accommodated
• acculturated
• accumulated
• acidulated
• adjudicated
• administrated
• adulterated
• affiliated
• agglomerated