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Unimpeded

adj.capable, resilientformal

What it means

Able to move or continue because nothing blocks or slows the way.

Reach for it when Describing passage, access, work, or flow with obstructions removed.

The wider gate let emergency vehicles enter the grounds unimpeded.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    clear

    a path has nothing in the way

    not when can describe visibility rather than movement

  • warm

    free-flowing

    movement continues smoothly and naturally

    not when too loose for formal access rights

  • professional

    unobstructed

    a physical route or view is clear

    not when less apt for progress slowed by rules

  • formal

    unhampered

    no burden reduces the pace of work

    not when weaker for a complete physical blockage

  • formal

    unhindered

    activity faces no interfering barrier

    not when does not specifically evoke clear passage

Said against

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  • impeded
  • blocked
  • obstructed

It naturally appears in

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  • flow unimpeded

    Rainwater can now flow unimpeded beneath the footbridge.

  • unimpeded access

    The easement guarantees unimpeded access to the public shore.

  • proceed unimpeded

    The inquiry proceeded unimpeded after the records arrived.

Where this comes from

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