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unregulated

/ˌʌnˈrɛɡjəleɪtɪd/
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unregulated Lexical Profile

unregulated Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not controlled, supervised, or governed by official rules, laws, or authorities.

Example

"Consumers face significant financial risks when investing in unregulated digital markets."

2

Not adjusted or maintained to operate at a uniform rate, temperature, or voltage.

Example

"Connecting sensitive electronics to an unregulated power supply can permanently damage the circuitry."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Unregulated' describes something that has never been subject to official rules or oversight, whereas 'deregulated' refers specifically to an industry or activity from which existing government regulations have been deliberately removed.

• Rhymes for unregulated

• Nearby Words

unrefuted
unregistered
unregretted
unregulated
unrehearsed
unreinforced
unrelated

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unregulated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unregulated
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