unhindered

adjective

un·​hin·​dered ˌən-ˈhin-dərd How to pronounce unhindered (audio)
Synonyms of unhinderednext
: not restrained or held back : not hindered
… she must beg that I would allow her to proceed unhindered.—Wilkie Collins
Its million-plus residents go about their business unhindered by military checkpoints …—William Finnegan

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in the absence of appropriate oversight, the unhindered deforestation of the region continues
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To give all voters the chance to find someone who can do the job unhindered by scandal, both need to go. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 Love for the local team, like butter and hamstring injuries, should be allowed to spread unhindered. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026 In the end, Sophia manages to go from building to building in Fromville and, like the Grinch, sneak in unseen and unhindered. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Civilians and first responders must be protected and unhindered access for rescue teams is urgently needed. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unhindered

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First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unhindered was in 1615

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“Unhindered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unhindered. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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