unobstructed

British  

/ ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd /

adjective

1. (of a passageway, view, etc) not blocked by any object

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Explanation

When something is unobstructed, it's clear and open, not blocked by anything. Your hotel room's unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean might make it worth paying extra for. An unobstructed tunnel on a playground is ready to be crawled through, and an unobstructed road after a winter storm has been cleared of snow and ice. In either case, the unobstructed thing is open and unblocked. A beautiful view, not hindered by an ugly building or parking lot, is often described as unobstructed as well. The Latin roots are un, or "not," and obstructionem, "a barrier or a building up."

Example Sentences

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unobstructed

Lake views are a hot commodity in the community, and buyers pay steep premiums for properties with unobstructed sightlines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

An unobstructed view toward the horizon will make it easier to see before Venus disappears below it.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026

The court ruling, issued on Monday, said ministry guidelines were already in place to ensure "unobstructed" elephant corridors, but those routes have often been impeded.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the ocean and the iconic Zuma Beach, the 4,000-square-foot main residence offers unobstructed views of the water, which are beautifully framed by floor-to-ceiling windows.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

She quickly realized that though the river had appeared to be unobstructed here, the boulders were merely underwater, and the river itself was deeper than it seemed.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

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