adj
Uncommon
unchecked
uhn-CHEHKT
Unchecked (adj) means Allowed to continue without being controlled or restrained. Example: “Left unchecked, the wildfire spread across three counties.”
adj
1
Allowed to continue without being controlled or restrained.
"Left unchecked, the wildfire spread across three counties."
2
Not verified or inspected.
"The report went out with several unchecked facts."
3
Of a box on a form: left blank rather than ticked.
"Make sure the newsletter box stays unchecked if you don't want emails."
How to use unchecked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot held back or controlled, not verified, or (for a tick box) left blank.
Common pairings
left unchecked
unchecked growth
unchecked power
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Etymology
From un- + checked.
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What does “unchecked” mean?
The word “unchecked” means allowed to continue without being controlled or restrained. In plain terms, not held back or controlled, not verified, or (for a tick box) left blank.
How do you pronounce “unchecked”?
“Unchecked” is pronounced uhn-CHEHKT (/ʌnˈt͡ʃɛkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “unchecked” in a sentence?
Here is “unchecked” used in a sentence: “Left unchecked, the wildfire spread across three counties.”
What part of speech is “unchecked”?
“Unchecked” is an adjective.
Is “unchecked” a common word?
“Unchecked” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “unchecked” have?
“Unchecked” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: allowed to continue without being controlled or restrained.
