UNHINDERED Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

unhindered

adjective

ˌən-ˈhin-dərd

Definition of unhindered

as in rampant

showing no signs of being under control in the absence of appropriate oversight, the unhindered deforestation of the region continues

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Recent Examples of unhindered The experience extends to the quaint, communal spaces, including a club room, library, and roof deck (with unhindered skyline views). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 Conventional intuition suggests that the most efficient way to accelerate a chemical reaction is to give reactants unhindered access to a highly active catalyst. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026 In particular, MeerKAT was able to detect galaxies in the Zone of Avoidance because radio waves from their hydrogen gas can pass through our Milky Way's dust lanes relatively unhindered. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 May 2026 Echoing a warning first voiced by late Pope Francis during a WFP visit a decade ago, Leo criticized political and administrative barriers that slow humanitarian aid while military spending continues unhindered. — Giada Zampano, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unhindered

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Adjective

Then the favourites/best team in the tournament, the rampant French, are in action in their last-16 game against Paraguay.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026
When sports betting was made legal in 2018, rampant advertising and sponsorship coupled with an unregulated market resulted in a turmoil that prompted the government to usher in new regulations in 2023.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of rampant

Adjective

That data can be retained and used in future ways, unknown and uncontrolled by those whose biometric data has been collected.

— Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Outside of programmed scripts, robots struggle to perform autonomous actions in uncontrolled environments.

— Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Definition of uncontrolled

Adjective

This wouldn’t be the first time that a giant IPO triggered unbridled speculation.

— Owen Lamont, Fortune, 2 July 2026
In granting the President this unbridled authority, the Court upends its precedent, misconstrues our history, and sheds any pretense of judicial modesty.

— Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 June 2026

Definition of unbridled

Adjective

Global trade is generally free and unhampered by geopolitical rivalry, oceans are safe for travel, and nuclear weapons are limited by agreements on their production and use.

— Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
It’s made out of clear acrylic material, so there’s nothing in the way of an unhampered view.

— Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024

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