unscreened
Britishadjective
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not sheltered or concealed by a screen
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not passed through a screen; unsifted
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(of a film) not yet on show to the public
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not put through a security check
Example Sentences
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There were clearly major security lapses that allowed unscreened people to get really close to a lot of VIPs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
It added that a joint mission between the children's charity Unicef, the World Health Organization and the regional healthcare department had highlighted "the role of unregulated private practices" and "the contribution of unscreened blood transfusions".
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
The city of Pasadena has not been totally unscreened since the pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2023
Rather, Mr. Bohannon’s program was about giving voice to the great wash of Americans, all taken on air, unscreened and uncensored.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 15, 2022
An unscreened porch opened along the back of the worn house.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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