unsupervised

adjective

un·​su·​per·​vised ˌən-ˈsü-pər-ˌvīzd How to pronounce unsupervised (audio)
: not watched or overseen by someone in authority : not supervised
unsupervised teenagers
an unsupervised visit

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The downside of psychedelics The dangers of unsupervised use of psychedelics such as psilocybin should not be taken lightly, experts say. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025 Another point has to do with unsupervised reinforcement learning. John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Upon his release, he will be required to be supervised by a parole officer for 20 years and is prohibited from any unsupervised contact with minors, including his own children with his wife Anna. Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024 In November, Brinson had an unsupervised visit with wife Stephanie Dowells, 62, at Mule Creek State Prison in Northern California, FOX 40 reported. Brie Stimson, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsupervised

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsupervised was in 1899

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“Unsupervised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsupervised. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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