unchecked

English

Alternative forms

• uncheckt (obsolete)

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛkt

Etymology 1

un- +‎ checked

Adjective

unchecked (comparative more unchecked, superlative most unchecked)

1. Unrestrained or not held back.
2. Not examined for accuracy, efficiency, etc.
3. (computing, of a check box) Not checked (ticked or enabled).
4. (crossword puzzles, of a square) Part of only one entry (i.e., across or down, but not both).

Derived terms

• unch

Etymology 2

See uncheck

Verb

unchecked

1. simple past tense and past participle of uncheck