unchecked
adverb/ʌnˈtʃɛkt/
Frequency rank: #11,233 most common English word
Meaning
not controlled, restrained, or verified; allowed to continue without being stopped.
Example sentence
The wildfire spread unchecked across the dry hills for three days.
Synonyms & related words
- uncontrolled
- freely
- unrestrained
- unimpeded
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