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unhindered

unhindered

1 4.6
Free to move forward without being stopped
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈhɪndərd/
translation icon : sin obstáculos
  • The windows on the ground floor were all brightly alight, and the sound of awful revelry reached her unhindered by any muffling draperies.
  • unhindered access
  • free and unhindered

That is free, that is unhindered if you choose it to be so.

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Examples

  • During the hike, we enjoyed an unhindered view of the breathtaking landscape.

  • Abby felt nothing but pure, unhindered joy for her husband.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • That is free, that is unhindered if you choose it to be so.

  • But there is no global rule requiring all countries to permit unhindered foreign investment.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Libertarianism is specifically the free, unhindered movement of labor, capital, and goods.

    Blog text (31)
  • Procedural democratic practices are defined here as those that support free speech, open elections, freedom of association, and the unhindered operation of political parties.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Similarly, Washington and Beijing share a common interest in securing open sea lanes to ensure the unhindered passage of cargo ships.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Kids don't want to learn; they want to take what they believe is rightfully theirs: a bright, unhindered future.

    Blog text (13)
  • However, the broad picture that emerges from studies of the last decade is of relatively easy, if not unhindered, adjustment among the immigrant Irish, and the achievement of modest levels of prosperity.

    Academic text (1995)
  • With no traffic on the road, they drove unhindered to their destination.

Synonyms

unchecked
vsunhindered
34 4.9

Allowed to continue without control

means free to proceed but also implies absence of slowing, not just lack of control
uncontrolled
vsunhindered
31 3.9

Not kept within limits, like a fire or a strong feeling

describes freedom from restraint but can suggest disorder rather than smooth progress
unfettered
vsunhindered
28 7.3

Free from limits or rules

is similar but focuses more on moving without interference or slowing
unbridled
vsunhindered
25 7.3

Very strong feelings or actions that are not kept under control

concerns moving without hindrance rather than strong uncontrolled intensity or passion
unrestricted
vsunhindered
24 4.1

Free from limits and control, it allows people to use or access

is focused on not being slowed or blocked rather than broad lack of limits
undisturbed
vsunhindered
22 3.0

Not interrupted or bothered so things stay the same

stresses freedom to proceed without slowing or obstruction rather than calmness
unrestrained
vsunhindered
13 5.7

Not held back and showing strong feelings or actions

is about moving without interference rather than emotional or expressive freedom
unobstructed
vsunhindered
9 4.6

Not blocked so you can see or move through

is broader, also covering being slowed or interfered with rather than only physical blocks
unencumbered
vsunhindered
8 6.8

Free from worries, duties, debts and other things that hold you back

applies to moving without blockage rather than absence of personal burdens or duties
unimpeded
vsunhindered
7 6.1

Able to continue without being stopped

includes the same lack of blockage but also means not interfered with
unbound
vsunhindered
5 5.2

Not tied or held, able to move and act freely

covers free movement without obstruction rather than merely lack of ties or ropes
unmolested
vsunhindered
5 6.5

Left alone and not harmed or disturbed

focuses on freedom to proceed, not only on being left undisturbed or safe
untethered
vsunhindered
5 6.7

Not tied to anything and able to move freely

covers freedom to proceed but stresses lack of slowing or obstacles rather than detachment
unconstrained
vsunhindered
3 6.1

Not limited or held back and able to act freely

is narrower, often about moving without obstruction rather than general freedom
unshackled
vsunhindered
2 5.7

Free from chains or things that hold someone back

means similar general freedom but focuses on unobstructed movement rather than release from bonds
untrammeled
vsunhindered
  • Formal
2 8.3

Free and not limited by rules

matches general freedom but emphasises absence of slowing or obstruction specifically
uncaged
vsunhindered
1 4.1

Free to express strong feelings and ideas

refers to free progress without interference rather than untamed or wild behaviour
unhampered
vsunhindered
1 5.3

Free to move or act without being stopped

focuses on moving forward but also covers being free from slowing
undetained
vsunhindered
1 6.8

Not held and free to go

relates to being not held but also includes lack of slowing or interference
unstopped
vsunhindered
4.5

Continuing without a break because nothing blocks it

emphasises continuation without interruption rather than general freedom to act
undisrupted
vsunhindered
4.6

Continuing without any break

is about not being stopped or slowed rather than only uninterrupted flow
unconfined
vsunhindered
4.7

Without walls or edges, things move freely

emphasises ability to proceed without hindrance rather than physical openness
unrein
vsunhindered
8.6

Not held back and showing strong feelings or energy

focuses on being outwardly free rather than specifically unblocked or uninterrupted
unrepressed
vsunhindered
7.5

People show strong feelings openly without control

is about free movement or action rather than specifically emotional release or lack of suppression
undammed
vsunhindered
6.5

Showing strong feelings or energy that are not held back

means not slowed or obstructed generally rather than metaphorical overflowing or flood imagery
untrapped
vsunhindered
4.8

Free from something that holds you so you can move or act

is about being able to proceed without slowing or interference rather than escape from capture
unhemmed
vsunhindered
6.8

Free and not limited by rules or control

emphasises movement and lack of obstruction rather than open-ended figurative freedom
untempered
vsunhindered
8.4

Very strong and not held back

relates to absence of moderation rather than straightforward freedom from obstruction

Antonyms

18 3.9

Limited so only certain people can see or use it

5.7

Slow or difficult to move forward because something is in the way

How Hindered

blocked
1.7
restricted
18 3.9
unhindered
1 4.6

Surface Forms

unhindered positive

Morphology

unhindered = hindered (transparent) = un + hinder + ed

The adjective is formed by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to 'hindered' (past participle/adjective of 'hinder'), producing a direct negation.

Etymology

Unhindered is made of un- meaning 'not' and hinder, a word related to behind that means 'to hold back'. So unhindered means 'not held back' and free to go or act.