unscreened

adjective

un·​screened ˌən-ˈskrēnd How to pronounce unscreened (audio)
Synonyms of unscreenednext
: not screened: such as
a
: not shut off or protected by a screen
an unscreened porch
unscreened windows
b
: not passed through a screening device or procedure
unscreened questions
unscreened luggage

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Open unscreened windows pose a real danger to pets, who often fall out of them. — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 23 June 2025 When sleeping outdoors, use tents or mosquito netting in an unscreened structure. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026 What shots the Panthers managed on Calvin Pickard came unscreened and from Plantation. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025 Gustavsson settled in a little after that, but the third goal was an unscreened shot from the slot by Nicolas Roy, giving Colorado a 3-1 lead one minute into the second period. — Michael Russo, New York Times, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unscreened

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unscreened was in 1648

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“Unscreened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscreened. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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