uncensured

uncensured

The artist's uncensured work was displayed in the gallery.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not formally criticized or blamed: "uncensured" describes someone or something that has not been subjected to official disapproval, censure, or condemnation. It implies freedom from authoritative reprimand or negative judgment.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Despite his controversial remarks, he remained uncensured by the committee. (He was not officially criticized or blamed.)
    • The report went uncensured, even though it contained factual errors. (It was not formally condemned or reprimanded.)
    • In a society where free speech is valued, many opinions go uncensured. (They are not subjected to official disapproval.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to remain uncensured": to avoid formal criticism or blame.

    • The politician’s actions were questionable, yet he remained uncensured by his party. (He was not officially reprimanded.)

  • "to go uncensured": to pass without formal condemnation.

    • The student’s plagiarism went uncensured because the teacher did not notice. (It was not officially criticized.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Censure (noun/verb): the act of expressing strong disapproval or official criticism.

    • The senator faced censure for his unethical behavior. (He was officially criticized.)

  • Uncensured (adj): the negative form of "censured," meaning not having received such criticism.

    • Her speech was uncensured by the board. (It was not formally disapproved.)
Synonyms

  • Unblamed: not held responsible or criticized.

    • He left the meeting unblamed for the mistake. (He was not criticized.)

  • Unreproached: not having been rebuked or scolded.

    • The team remained unreproached despite the loss. (They were not formally criticized.)

  • Uncondemned: not officially judged or denounced.

    • The accused was left uncondemned due to lack of evidence. (He was not formally condemned.)
Related Idioms

  • To escape censure: to avoid formal criticism or blame.

    • By apologizing quickly, she escaped censure from her boss. (She avoided being officially criticized.)

  • To be above reproach: to be beyond criticism or blame.

    • His conduct was above reproach, so he remained uncensured. (He was not subject to any criticism.)
Antonyms

  • Censured: formally criticized or condemned.

    • The official was censured for corruption. (He was officially reprimanded.)

  • Reproached: scolded or rebuked.

    • She was reproached for her careless mistake. (She was criticized.)