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

Scams that often exploit financial literacy gaps and market scams, such as pyramid schemes, gifting circles or unregulated crypto programs, as opportunities for fast-track wealth. —Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

The vast majority of their production is controlled by China, and the world's insatiable appetite for rare earths has led to a boom in unregulated mining in neighboring Myanmar. —Michael Sullivan, NPR, 12 July 2025

Now, they’re expected to compete with a surge of unregulated vendors operating steps from their doors, selling the same goods at a fraction of the cost with none of the overhead. —Tosha Miller, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025

The dangers of unregulated immigration, as has happened with the last administration, created many hazards for our citizens and our country. —Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 July 2025

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