unsupervised

word

Definition

Without anyone watching over or guiding what someone is doing. Commonly used for describing people or activities that happen without adult or official supervision.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for children, pets, or students, especially in safety contexts. Sounds neutral or slightly formal. Frequently appears with 'leave', 'play', 'work', or 'activity': 'left unsupervised', 'unsupervised access'. Not typically used for situations where supervision is not expected.

Spanish: sin supervisiónPortuguese (BR): sem supervisãoPortuguese (PT): sem supervisãoChinese (Simplified): 无人监督 - 无人看管Chinese (Traditional): 無人監督 - 無人看管Hindi: बिना निगरानी केArabic: دون إشراف

Example Sentences

Children should not be left unsupervised near the pool.

basic

The dog was left unsupervised in the yard.

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Students are not allowed to be unsupervised after school.

basic

I can't believe they left the kids unsupervised for so long.

natural

Some online content isn’t safe if accessed unsupervised.

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The equipment must never be operated unsupervised.

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