Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtʃɛkt/
adjective describing a state of not being controlled or supervised
A1 Leaving your car unlocked and unattended is not safe as it may attract thieves.
A2 The unchecked box on the form means that you agree to the terms and conditions.
B1 The unchecked growth of weeds in the garden is starting to become a problem.
B2 The unchecked spread of misinformation on social media can have serious consequences.
C1 The unchecked power of the government can lead to corruption and abuse of authority.
C2 The unchecked expansion of the company into new markets has been met with both praise and criticism.
adverb modifying a verb, indicating that an action is done without being controlled or supervised
A1 She left her phone unchecked on the table.
A2 The virus spread unchecked throughout the city.
B1 The company's expenses went unchecked for months before anyone noticed.
B2 The unchecked growth of the population led to overcrowding in the city.
C1 The unchecked power of the dictator led to widespread corruption and human rights abuses.
C2 The unchecked rise of extremist groups poses a serious threat to national security.
formal The unchecked growth of the population is a concern for urban planners.
informal Leaving your car unlocked is like leaving it unchecked for thieves.
slang If you leave your homework unchecked, you're just asking for trouble.
figurative Her unchecked emotions spilled out in a torrent of tears.
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