unmanaged

adjective

un·​man·​aged ˌən-ˈma-nijd How to pronounce unmanaged (audio)
: not controlled or regulated : not managed
an unmanaged forest
unmanaged fisheries

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This form of risk is especially insidious, hiding in years of poor sleep, unmanaged chronic stress, and inadequate recovery. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Left unmanaged, these competing priorities can result in the groups unintentionally sabotaging each other’s efforts. — Ganna Pogrebna, Harvard Business Review, 31 July 2026 Just as a landmine holds enormous potential energy, human differences carry the potential for volatility if unmanaged. — Susan MacKenty Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026 For instance, where there's active addiction, abuse, domestic violence, coercion or unmanaged mental health issues. — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmanaged

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unmanaged was in 1598

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“Unmanaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmanaged. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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