Synonyms & related words for unsanctioned

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of unsanctioned — including unauthorized, outlawed, illegal, illicit, unlawful, unlicensed. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to unsanctioned

Explore words related to unsanctioned — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include sanctioned, unofficial, unapproved, nonofficial, unofficially, unaccredited, sanctioning, semiofficial. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for unsanctioned

Common synonyms for unsanctioned include unauthorized, outlawed, illegal, illicit, unlawful, unlicensed, banned, prohibited — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does unsanctioned come from?

The word unsanctioned breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root sanct-, from Latin sanctus (“holy, sacred”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.