unobstructed

adjective

un·​ob·​struct·​ed ˌən-əb-ˈstrək-təd How to pronounce unobstructed (audio)
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: clear or free from obstructions or obstacles : not obstructed
an unobstructed view of the river

Examples of unobstructed in a Sentence

only one road remained unobstructed after the storm
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Scientists say the best time to view them is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time and recommend having a good vantage point with an unobstructed view toward the north. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 The large front window offers an unobstructed view of your food to monitor doneness without opening the door and letting out valuable hot air. Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024 The best hack: Escalator rides on bridges over the Strip offer close, unobstructed views, while the black tarps along the track’s fencing are partially see-through under the nighttime lights. Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024 For a southern lights–friendly hotel, try Pedder Wilderness Lodge, which has minimal light pollution and unobstructed south-facing views across Lake Pedder. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unobstructed 

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unobstructed was in 1648

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“Unobstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unobstructed. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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