unscreened

adjective

un·​screened ˌən-ˈskrēnd How to pronounce unscreened (audio)
Synonyms of unscreenednext
: not screened: such as
a
: not shut off or protected by a screen
an unscreened porch
unscreened windows
b
: not passed through a screening device or procedure
unscreened questions
unscreened luggage

Examples of unscreened in a Sentence

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When sleeping outdoors, use tents or mosquito netting in an unscreened structure. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026 More than 20 million eligible Americans remain unscreened. Dr. Ari Goldstein, ABC News, 27 May 2026 Gustavsson settled in a little after that, but the third goal was an unscreened shot from the slot by Nicolas Roy, giving Colorado a 3-1 lead one minute into the second period. Michael Russo, New York Times, 6 May 2026 Open unscreened windows pose a real danger to pets, who often fall out of them. Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unscreened

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unscreened was in 1648

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“Unscreened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscreened. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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