unobstructed

adjective

ˌən-əb-ˈstrək-təd How to pronounce unobstructed (audio)
Definition of unobstructednext
as in cleared
allowing passage without obstruction only one road remained unobstructed after the storm

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Recent Examples of unobstructed Find a location with an unobstructed view to the southeast, where the full moon’s orangey disk will poke above the horizon minutes after the moonrise time — though exactly when depends on local terrain and buildings. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Other spaces of note include a wellness enclave, a dedicated workspace, and a rooftop deck that sports a full outdoor conversation set surrounded by unobstructed ocean views in every direction. — Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026 Coastal beaches, riverbanks, hilltop miradors and elevated parks with unobstructed west-northwest horizons will become prime real estate for one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 July 2026 Lower-level seated sections often strike the best balance, offering an unobstructed view of the stage without the competition (and often pushing) of GA floor, and typically cheaper than floor tickets, according to GotStubs. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unobstructed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobstructed
  1. cleared
  2. clear
  3. open
  4. navigable
Adjective
  • Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.
    — Alex Heard, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
  • What counts as a cleared sidewalk?
    — Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of cleared
Adjective
  • Just how charged the debate has become was clear when the Greens filed a motion of no confidence against the government on Thursday over its heatwave response.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • The Million Dollar Highway is open year-round, but it’s periodically closed to clear rockslides and avalanches.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • The rebound was briefly loose in the box, but nobody from Portugal could get to the ball while the net was open.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Never leave children, elderly adults or pets in a parked car or truck, even for a few minutes, even if the windows are open, public safety agencies warn.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of open
Adjective
  • This begs the important question of what constitutes a navigable waterway.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
    — Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026
Definition of navigable

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