
Unchecked
Progressive Consequences
Use 'unchecked' to show something harmful that increases or worsens without intervention.

Pollution will spread unchecked unless we take action.
Negative Outcome
'Unchecked' often implies that something negative will happen if no one takes control.

Uncontrolled emotions can lead to unchecked anger outbursts.
Lacking Restraint
Use 'unchecked' to describe situations where usual restrictions are absent.

Without rules, the debate continued unchecked and chaotic.
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BridleExamineRestrainUnattendedUncontrolledUnregulated
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