adj
unsupervised
Unsupervised (adj) means not watched over or overseen by anyone. Example: “The children were left unsupervised at the pool for an hour.”
adj
1
Not watched over or overseen by anyone.
"The children were left unsupervised at the pool for an hour."
"New employees shouldn't operate the machinery unsupervised."
How to use unsupervised
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNo one is keeping an eye on it or them.
Common pairings
left unsupervised
unsupervised access
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unsupervised
- Superlative
- most unsupervised
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Etymology
Formed from un- and supervised.
Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for unsupervised
raised
poised
advised
bruised
promised
baptised
apprised
despised
surprised
exercised
disguised
civilised
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unsupervised” mean?
The word “unsupervised” means not watched over or overseen by anyone. In plain terms, no one is keeping an eye on it or them.
How do you use “unsupervised” in a sentence?
Here is “unsupervised” used in a sentence: “The children were left unsupervised at the pool for an hour.”
What part of speech is “unsupervised”?
“Unsupervised” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unsupervised?
"unsupervised" (adj) means not watched over or overseen by anyone.
