Synonyms of unchecked

unchecked

adjective

ˌən-ˈchekt 

as in rampant

showing no signs of being under control

unchecked corruption in the state's prison system

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rampant
• uncontrolled
• unbridled
• runaway
• unhindered
• unbounded
• unrestrained
• unhampered
• abandoned
• intemperate
• raw
• uncontrollable
• uninhibited
• ungovernable
• riotous
• wild
• barbaric
• hog wild

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• checked
• controlled
• hampered
• hindered
• restrained
• governed
• constrained
• temperate
• moderate
• curbed
• bridled
• tempered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unchecked

Left unchecked, mold and mildew can persist on fabrics even after washing, spreading a musty odor through an entire load. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

If left unchecked, China’s monopoly power—and its value as a weapon—is likely to grow in the years ahead. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

Asked why the public should trust internal auditing as an adequate replacement for public oversight, given that many agencies allowed their own officers’ conduct to go unchecked for years, Flock did not respond. — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

One of Gates’ fears about letting AI continue unchecked is that society will turn against it entirely, derailing its potential to improve humanity, particularly through advances in science and health. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026