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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In the lawsuit, Garcia claims he faced retaliation for speaking up about serious security breaches, complaining that some managers allowed unscreened luggage directly onto planes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
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
Horseflies entering the open, unscreened window of Lame’s room swarmed the wound and laid eggs.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
Frantic hiring left a force demoralized by unscreened, poorly trained recruits.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 24, 2021
An unscreened porch opened along the back of the worn house.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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