# unobstructed

/ˌənəbˈstɹəktɪd/ (US) · /ʌnɒbstɹˈʌktɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unobstructed
Updated: 2026-10-15

## Definition

clear and open, with nothing blocking the way. You use it for views, roads, or paths that nothing stops.

For teachers: free from obstacles or barriers that would block passage, sight, or movement. Often describes views, pathways, or airflow.

## Examples

- We enjoy an unobstructed view of the sea.
- The driver parks where she has an unobstructed view of the intersection before turning.
- From the hilltop, the hikers admired an unobstructed panorama that stretched from the river valley to the distant mountains.

## Synonyms

clear, open, unblocked

## Antonyms

blocked, obstruct

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the noun it modifies; also follows linking verbs such as 'remain' or 'stay'.

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