Unhampered: meaning, definitions and examples

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unhampered

 

[ ˌʌnˈhæmpərd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

without obstacles

Not slowed down or blocked by anything; free to move or progress without hindrance.

Synonyms

unhindered, unimpeded, uninhibited, unobstructed, unrestricted.

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Word Description / Examples
unhampered

Use this word when referring to something or someone that is not being interfered with or delayed.

  • The project continued unhampered by bureaucratic obstacles.
  • She completed her work unhampered despite the distractions around her.
unobstructed

This term is appropriate when referring to something that is not blocked by any physical or visual barriers.

  • The view from the mountaintop was unobstructed.
  • She had an unobstructed line of sight to the stage.
unimpeded

This word is suitable for situations where progress or movement is smooth and without any barriers.

  • The pathway was unimpeded by fallen trees.
  • Her thoughts flowed unimpeded.
unrestricted

This word is used to describe something that does not have any limitations or restrictions.

  • They enjoyed unrestricted access to the VIP lounge.
  • The data is available for unrestricted use.
unhindered

Use this word when describing a situation where there are no obstacles preventing or delaying progress.

  • The river flowed unhindered through the valley.
  • He moved through the crowd unhindered.
uninhibited

This word is often used to describe people or actions that are free from social restraints or self-consciousness.

  • The children played uninhibited in the park.
  • She spoke her mind uninhibitedly.

Examples of usage

  • The unhampered flow of traffic on the highway was a refreshing change.
  • She appreciated the unhampered access to information provided by the internet.
  • Their creativity was unhampered by external constraints.
  • The team worked more efficiently when unhampered by bureaucratic red tape.
  • The project's success was due to the unhampered collaboration between departments.

Translations

Translations of the word "unhampered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desimpedido

🇮🇳 बिना बाधा

🇩🇪 unbehindert

🇮🇩 tak terhalang

🇺🇦 неперешкоджений

🇵🇱 nieograniczony

🇯🇵 妨害されない

🇫🇷 sans entrave

🇪🇸 sin obstáculos

🇹🇷 engel olmadan

🇰🇷 방해받지 않는

🇸🇦 غير معاق

🇨🇿 neomezený

🇸🇰 neobmedzený

🇨🇳 不受阻碍的

🇸🇮 neoviran

🇮🇸 óhindraður

🇰🇿 кедергісіз

🇬🇪 უზღუდველი

🇦🇿 maneəsiz

🇲🇽 sin obstáculos

Etymology

The word 'unhampered' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'hamper' meaning 'to hinder or impede progress.' The combination of these elements creates a word that signifies freedom from obstacles or hindrances, allowing for smooth movement or progress. The term has been used in various contexts to emphasize the idea of unrestricted flow or activity.

See also: hamper.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,964, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.