unsupervised

adjective

Definition of unsupervisednext
as in unruled

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Recent Examples of unsupervised As of today, there are only 17 unsupervised vehicles in Austin, four in Dallas, and zero in Houston, according to the Robotaxi Tracker. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 July 2026 Other key questions involve a potential merger with SpaceX and the rollout of unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD). — Keith Laing, USA Today, 21 July 2026 So far, judges have blocked the Justice Department’s efforts to gain unsupervised access to Natanson’s devices. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 July 2026 Research has consistently shown that this type of fencing is one of the most effective ways to prevent young children from gaining unsupervised access to pools. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsupervised
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsupervised
  1. liberated
  2. freed
  3. unconquered
  4. empowered
Adjective
  • And there were already many claims being made for the nearly $4 billion worth of liberated slaves.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
  • Hungary’s new minister of culture, Zoltán Tarr, shares his vision for fostering freedom of expression in a liberated local art scene.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Definition of liberated
Adjective
  • In fact, the vast majority of freed people remained in the South.
    — Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
  • Well, the Thirteenth Amendment left the country with 4 million freed slaves, undefined.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Definition of freed
Adjective
  • As an experienced soldier and statesman, the ninth Aztec emperor, Montezuma, had proven his abilities by expanding the Aztec empire and gaining tributes from previously unconquered surrounding nations.
    — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026
  • And by the lack of palpable buzz despite fond memories of ’94. There was a certain innocence and novelty to the World Cup’s first foray in an unconquered land, a coming-of-age moment for the nation and its newfound respect for jogo bonito.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2026
Definition of unconquered
Adjective
  • This matters because empowered teams become more innovative, adaptable and resilient.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Workers who feel more empowered are more likely to share resources with others, making a company more nimble.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 June 2026
Definition of empowered

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“Unsupervised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsupervised. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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