unbelted

adjective

un·​belt·​ed ˌən-ˈbel-təd 

: not furnished with a belt

Examples of unbelted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An unbelted occupant may not be adequately restrained in a crash, increasing their risk of injury. — Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2026

This can increase the risk of serious injury to the unbelted passenger and may also pose risks to other occupants in the vehicle. — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026

The seat belt sign was off on July 30 when service carts, flight attendants, and unbelted passengers were suddenly thrown toward the plane’s ceiling. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025

Waukegan police have stepped up enforcement for things like impaired and unbelted motorists, a campaign that will extend through the holiday weekend. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unbelted

• remelted
• belted
• felted
• melted
• pelted
• smelted