unregulated

adjective

un·​reg·​u·​lat·​ed ˌən-ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce unregulated (audio)
also -ˈrā-
Synonyms of unregulatednext
: not regulated: such as
a
: disorderly, chaotic
unregulated habits
an unregulated mind
b
: not controlled by regulation
unregulated fishing
an unregulated industry

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Giving consumers false confidence in unregulated products based on limited testing risks putting more people in harm's way. — Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 These drugs are distinct from the unregulated peptide products sold through wellness clinics and online retailers that market claims around athletic performance, inflammation or general health. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 What shocked him was how unregulated—and unsophisticated—the rental market seemed. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 Robust studies on their impact on human health remain exceedingly rare — making any use of unregulated peptides on the human body a serious roll of the dice. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unregulated

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unregulated was circa 1623

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“Unregulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unregulated. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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