CEFR C1

unregulated

adjective

Meaning

Not controlled or supervised by laws, rules, or official bodies.

Examples

The new startup operates in a largely unregulated industry, which allows for rapid innovation.
Environmental groups are concerned about the impact of unregulated waste disposal on local ecosystems.

Synonyms: uncontrolled, unrestricted, unsupervised, deregulated, anarchic

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unregulated (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈrɛɡjuleɪtɪd/

Definition

Not controlled or supervised by laws, rules, or official bodies.

Examples

The new startup operates in a largely unregulated industry, which allows for rapid innovation.
Environmental groups are concerned about the impact of unregulated waste disposal on local ecosystems.
Many online platforms are currently unregulated, leading to debates about content moderation.

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