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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However, the constant barrage of stories that focus only on wrongdoing within our law enforcement agencies, when left completely unchecked by ones that celebrate the many valuable (and, in some cases, heroic) contributions, serve only to unfairly fan the flames of distrust and vitriol.
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Craig MacLellan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
As customers continue to shift toward streaming over broadcast TV, unchecked price hikes are increasingly problematic.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the scammers go on unchecked.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
The condition often develops from osteopenia — a state of lower-than-normal bone density that, if left unchecked, can lead to a significant drop in bone density and strength.
—Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
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Craig MacLellan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
As customers continue to shift toward streaming over broadcast TV, unchecked price hikes are increasingly problematic.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the scammers go on unchecked.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
The condition often develops from osteopenia — a state of lower-than-normal bone density that, if left unchecked, can lead to a significant drop in bone density and strength.
—Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Unchecked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchecked. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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