unchecked
unrestrained / unverified / uncontrolled
Adjective
This term carries a strong connotation of negligence or failure to intervene. When describing a process or a disease, it suggests a dangerous lack of restraint that allows a situation to spiral out of control, evoking a sense of urgency or alarm. In the context of information or claims, it implies a lack of due diligence. It describes a state of vulnerability where errors or falsehoods are permitted to persist simply because no one took the step to verify the facts.
Meanings
Adjective
Not monitored, controlled, or restrained, often leading to an undesirable increase or escalation.
"The spread of the virus remained unchecked for several weeks."
Adjective
Not verified for accuracy or correctness.
"The claims in the report were left unchecked by the editorial board."