unchecked
adjective
un·checked
ˌən-ˈchekt 
: not checked: such as
a
: not hindered, slowed, or restrained
unchecked growth
b
: not verified
unchecked data/information
Examples of unchecked in a Sentence
unchecked corruption in the state's prison system
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The Balusters' In recent years, there has been no shortage of new shows skewering liberal hypocrisy and unchecked privilege.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Hochul described Good as a mother of three and said the killing was part of a broader pattern of unchecked power and systemic abuse by federal agents.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 1 May 2026
If left unchecked, Japanese wisteria can damage fences, homes, and trees by cutting through tree bark.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Letting grass grow unchecked can lead to 10–12 inch blades, and cutting that much back at once can stress your lawn heading into summer.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Hochul described Good as a mother of three and said the killing was part of a broader pattern of unchecked power and systemic abuse by federal agents.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 1 May 2026
If left unchecked, Japanese wisteria can damage fences, homes, and trees by cutting through tree bark.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Letting grass grow unchecked can lead to 10–12 inch blades, and cutting that much back at once can stress your lawn heading into summer.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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“Unchecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchecked. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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