UNSUPERVISED Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

unsupervised

adjective

Definition of unsupervised

as in unruled

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Recent Examples of unsupervised Because this authorization remained in place, he was legally permitted to make unsupervised visits in the period leading up to his escape. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 What would’ve happened if I’d been left unsupervised with my baby? — Ayana Lage, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026 He was sentenced to 36 months of summary, or unsupervised, probation and ordered to pay $600 in fees, according to court records. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Following her arrest, Le Sueur was ordered to stay away from her child and was prohibited from having unsupervised contact with minors, according to WTVG. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsupervised

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Adjective

Chalk it up to the leftover hubris of late-20th-century American empire and the grand illusion of a liberated civilization thriving behind an impenetrable fortress.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026
In 2016, Brexiteers imagined that other European countries would follow their example and cheerily recover absolute sovereignty as liberated nation-states.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of liberated

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

With a focus on impact over scale, CHEERS recently opened a wellness marketplace, continuing its mission to foster healthier, stronger, and more empowered lives for women, honoring Richards' mother's legacy.

— Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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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