unobstructed
Britishadjective
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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“A defining highlight of the first floor is the breathtaking loggia, opening to a 100-foot west-facing terrace that frames unobstructed river views,” the listing notes.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
Anyway, the part of his diatribe about congested urban areas and highbrow people is why I cited that quote, because it is an unobstructed view into his mindset.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
If the roof of your home or business has an unobstructed view of the sky, you might be able to finally cut the last cord in your life—the one connecting you to your broadband provider.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025
Beyond the abandoned barracks and drydocks, the site is now mostly an empty expanse of grass and reeds, with an unobstructed view of the bay.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025
And now, for an alarming $59 a night, I have a bed, a TV, a phone, and a nearly unobstructed view of Route 25.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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