unhampered
/'ʌn'hæmpəd/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not held in check or subject to control; free from restriction or impediment. This describes a state where something or someone is not limited, controlled, or hindered by external forces.
- Not slowed, blocked, or interfered with; proceeding freely. This describes an action, process, or movement that continues smoothly without obstacles or interference.
Usage and Examples
- Adjective:
- The journalist advocated for the unhampered dissemination of information. (The journalist supported the free, unrestricted spread of information.)
- They dreamed of a society where people could live unhampered by prejudice. (They dreamed of a society where people could live free from the hindrance of prejudice.)
- The river flowed unhampered to the sea. (The river flowed to the sea without any blockage.)
- He made his decision, unhampered by doubt. (He made his decision without being slowed or influenced by doubt.)
Advanced Usage
- "unhampered by": This is the most common construction, used to specify the particular restriction or impediment that is absent.
- The research proceeded unhampered by budget constraints. (The research continued freely, as budget limits did not hinder it.)
- She enjoyed her retirement, unhampered by the strict schedules of her former job. (She enjoyed her retirement, free from the restrictive schedules of her past work.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hamper (verb): To hinder, impede, or restrict the movement or progress of.
- Bad weather hampered the rescue efforts.
- Unhindered (adjective): Very similar in meaning to "unhampered," meaning not obstructed or delayed.
- The team's progress was unhindered.
- Unfettered (adjective): Not confined or restricted; often used for abstract concepts like freedom or creativity.
- She gave her imagination unfettered rein.
Synonyms
- Unrestricted: Not limited or controlled.
- Unimpeded: Not obstructed or blocked.
- Free: Able to act or be done without hindrance.
- Unchecked: Not restrained or controlled.
Antonyms
- Hampered: Hindered or impeded.
- Restricted: Limited or confined.
- Impeded: Delayed or prevented from progressing.
- Obstructed: Blocked or hindered.
Adjective
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not held in check or subject to control
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unhampered dissemination of news
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this would give black people the opportunity to live unhampered by racism
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not slowed or blocked or interfered with
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an outlet for healthy and unhampered action
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a priest unhampered by scruple
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the new stock market was unhampered by tradition
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