Meaning & use
Unchecked
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Not controlled, restrained, or verified; allowed to continue without limitation.
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Unchecked inflation eroded the value of people's savings within months.
The rumor spread unchecked across social media before anyone verified it.
A note on using this word
Frequently paired with abstract nouns like 'growth,' 'power,' or 'spread' to describe something allowed to expand freely.
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