unmeasured

adjective

un·​mea·​sured ˌən-ˈme-zhərd How to pronounce unmeasured (audio)
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Synonyms of unmeasurednext
: not measured: such as
a
: not ascertained in quantity, mass, extent, or degree
… to a vast and as yet unexplored and unmeasured tract of Eastern lands.Nathaniel Hawthorne
b
: not limited or restrained
unmeasured scorn
One began to dream the sensation of wielding unmeasured power.Henry Adams

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With growing philanthropic and private investment, including 25% of US employers now offering menopause benefits, the market's full, unmeasured scope presents a tremendous, untapped opportunity. Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Furthermore, gas sensing technology also revealed ammonia exposure levels in unloading bays, providing visibility into a previously unmeasured safety risk. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026 At the heart of this study of unmeasured ambition is Clough’s friendship with his loyal assistant, Peter Taylor (Timothy Spall). Carlos Aguilar, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026 Also, unmeasured factors such as lifestyle behaviors and access to healthcare could impact mortality. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmeasured

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unmeasured was in the 14th century

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“Unmeasured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmeasured. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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