UNOBSTRUCTED Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

unobstructed

adjective

ˌən-əb-ˈstrək-təd

Definition of unobstructed

as in cleared

allowing passage without obstruction only one road remained unobstructed after the storm

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Recent Examples of unobstructed Make sure vents are unobstructed, check that the condensate drain is draining properly, and keep the area around the indoor unit clean and dry. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 Accommodations on the backside of the building boast unobstructed views of Monterey Bay, and the rest overlook bustling Cannery Row. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 The creators claim that the remote can trigger the camera shutter from up to 15 m (49 ft) away in the city streets or indoors, and from up to 200 m (650 ft) in open, unobstructed areas. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 29 July 2026 According to EarthSky, look low in the east about 30 to 45 minutes before sunrise, preferably from a location with an unobstructed horizon. — Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unobstructed

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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.

— Alex Heard, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
What counts as a cleared sidewalk?

— Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 1 Dec. 2025

Definition of cleared

Adjective

Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing issued a tender for constructing several compounds with more than 1,200 homes in total in an open tract of land east of Jerusalem.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of open

Adjective

But much can be made more navigable for vacationing families like mine simply by taking intentional steps to consider our experiences and needs, and not only as an afterthought.

— Nicole Chung, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
For its part, the Westmoreland Museum of Art utilized its partnership with Art Bridges to develop the Art Maze, an interactive installation that transformed the museum’s Cantilever Galleries into a navigable labyrinth painted by local artists.

— News Desk, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

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