unobstructed

adjective

un·​ob·​struct·​ed ˌən-əb-ˈstrək-təd How to pronounce unobstructed (audio)
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Synonyms of unobstructednext
: clear or free from obstructions or obstacles : not obstructed
an unobstructed view of the river

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only one road remained unobstructed after the storm
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The pairing will appear in the eastern sky before sunrise and should be visible across much of the world, wherever skies are clear, and the horizon is unobstructed. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 One of the most distinctive architectural features of that store is its unobstructed 60-meter north wall, extending the full length of a city block. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 June 2026 Guide dogs and service dogs are welcome, and parking includes a space for accessible vehicles/vans, ramp access for wheelchairs, and an unobstructed path to the lobby entrance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 Ensuring unobstructed transit was Iran’s main concession to the US. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unobstructed

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unobstructed was in 1648

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“Unobstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unobstructed. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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