unmeasured

adjective

un·​mea·​sured ˌən-ˈme-zhərd How to pronounce unmeasured (audio)
-ˈmā-
Synonyms of unmeasurednext
: not measured: such as
a
: not ascertained in quantity, mass, extent, or degree
… to a vast and as yet unexplored and unmeasured tract of Eastern lands.—Nathaniel Hawthorne
b
: not limited or restrained
unmeasured scorn
One began to dream the sensation of wielding unmeasured power.—Henry Adams

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Because this was an observational study, women who used estrogen may have differed from nonusers in unmeasured ways, including baseline health or frequency of doctor visits. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Doses in spiked products are unmeasured and can exceed prescription strength. — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Our brain sensor also reached only the front of the brain, leaving deeper regions involved in social processing unmeasured. — Yigit Topoglu, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 Furthermore, gas sensing technology also revealed ammonia exposure levels in unloading bays, providing visibility into a previously unmeasured safety risk. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmeasured

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unmeasured was in the 14th century

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