unbridled

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adjective

un·​bri·​dled ˌən-ˈbrī-dᵊld How to pronounce unbridled (audio)
Synonyms of unbridled
1
formal + literary : unrestrained
unbridled enthusiasm
live in an area of unbridled development
2
formal + literary : not confined by a bridle

unbridled

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past tense and past participle of unbridle

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Adjective The crowd was swept with unbridled enthusiasm. a case that was solved only because of one detective's unbridled determination to bring the killer to justice
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But what the special undeniably captures is the spirit of unbridled creativity that has kept Adult Swim on the air for 25 years and counting. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026 The documents land as the US itself is grappling with slipping vaccination rates and unbridled measles outbreaks, which have killed two people, including a newborn, this year. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 The filmmakers sensitively tell this story of unbridled hope followed by despair. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 Americans distrust unbridled power and will support Democrats simply to restore a check on the president. — Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbridled

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First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unbridled was in the 14th century

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“Unbridled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbridled. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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unbridled

adjective
un·​bri·​dled ˌən-ˈbrīd-ᵊld How to pronounce unbridled (audio)
: unrestrained, ungoverned
unbridled enthusiasm
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