unsupervised
Britishadjective
Explanation
When kids play in the backyard without an adult watching over them, they are playing unsupervised, meaning they are not being directly monitored by anyone. To be unsupervised means to do something without any oversight or supervision. For example, if students are left in a classroom without a teacher present, they are unsupervised. This can apply to various situations, from children playing to employees working without a manager's presence. While being unsupervised can offer freedom and independence, it also requires a level of responsibility and trust to ensure everything goes smoothly.
Example Sentences
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Tesla's release highlighted the September 3 launch of robotaxi service in Austin and said "cumulative unsupervised Robotaxi miles grew eightfold quarter over quarter."
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
The researchers also found an unexpected pattern involving unsupervised exercise.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
In June, he was denied unsupervised visitations with his children.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Since the start of 2026, Tesla has grown its number of unsupervised miles per week at double-digit rates, according to Elluswamy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
The thing about Ms. CeeCee's house was that kids could never go in unsupervised.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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