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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Key Takeaways High blood pressure is common but still poses serious health risks if left unmanaged. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025 Despite this, Famiglietti noted that in large portions of the Colorado River Basin, groundwater pumping remains unregulated and unmanaged. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025 The internet of things faces a serious threat from the growing endpoint integration and an unmanaged attack surface that is expanding quickly. Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 As expected, that white glove treatment comes at a much higher cost than unmanaged VPS. PC Magazine, 14 May 2025 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 2 Jun. 2025.

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