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unchaperoned

adjective

Definition of unchaperonednext
as in unattended

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Recent Examples of unchaperoned Taliban fighters were raiding houses, attempting to find unchaperoned girls. — Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2022 The possibility of making a wrong turn certainly exists, however, don’t let that deter you from a bit of unchaperoned exploration. — Lindsay Cohn, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2022 This device comes into play the moment Anthony encounters the headstrong, independent Kate on an unchaperoned early-morning ride. — Katie Rife, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2022 The latest Whistledown spills the ink about Eloise's unchaperoned association with political radicals. — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2022 See All Example Sentences for unchaperoned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchaperoned
  1. unattended
  2. unaccompanied
  3. solitary
  4. alone
  5. solo
  6. cloistered
Adjective
  • Chaparral boosts logistics Recently, Elroy Air expanded the capabilities of its autonomous Chaparral cargo aircraft with three unattended delivery modes developed for the US Army.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The man, identified in the records as 50-year-old Jason Dale Bailey, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and striking an unattended vehicle, according to a report of his death made to the Texas Attorney General’s Office.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of unattended
Adjective
  • Thousands of unaccompanied minors have benefited from the office’s determinations.
    — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In July, when the Monitor asked the Department of Health and Human Services about an AI product designed to evaluate the sponsors of unaccompanied immigrant children, evidence of it disappeared from the agency’s website.
    — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of unaccompanied
Adjective
  • This gutsy, solitary woman has dedicated her life to her career.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • For all of their practical applications in the laboratory, a solitary organoid floating in a nutrient broth on a lab bench isn’t a complete human.
    — Mike McRae September 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of solitary
Adjective
  • But Park Hill isn’t alone in its mission to evaluate technology use in classrooms.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Reid stood alone in the $20 million club the last two seasons after Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots parted ways.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of alone
Adjective
  • Moises Ballesteros hit a solo homer for the AL West's last-place Angels.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Andrés Giménez hit a tying solo homer in the ninth for the Blue Jays (72-73), who remained a game behind Cleveland for the last American League wild card.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of solo
Adjective
  • The Sisters embody a unique culture of prayer, silence, solitude and community, living in a contemplative and cloistered order.
    — Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026
  • His sensitivity does not protect him from the violent currents rushing through his friend group, eventually taking him away from his cloistered suburban world.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cloistered

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“Unchaperoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchaperoned. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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