UNBOUND Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˌən-ˈbau̇nd

Definition of unbound

as in loose

not bound, confined, or detained by force a dog left unbound in the yard

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unbound

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verb

past tense of unbind

as in untied

to disengage the knotted parts of unbind a rope

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as in freed

to set free (as from slavery or confinement) a newly elected democratic government whose first act was to unbind the nation's vast horde of political prisoners

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Valadao’s campaign says the votes show the congressman is an independent thinker, unbound by partisan ideology. — David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026 Doors, windows, unbound carpet, lighting fixtures, toilets, sinks, fencing, paint, and blinds should be taken to a household waste center or donated to a local Habitat for Humanity or ReStore. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026 Tiwa Savage has stepped into her era of emotional depth—unbound and unbothered. — Essence, 4 Dec. 2025 Under the new law, the deportation panel operates unbound by the restrictions and responsibilities placed on the regular parole process. — ProPublica, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbound

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbound

Adjective

Stronger downdraft winds and loose, dry soil can impact how much dust is lifted into the air.

— Brandi D. Addison, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The Markeyverse — a loose network of meme accounts run by young progressives that Markey credited for his last election victory — has diminished.

— Laura Beveridge, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of loose

Verb

But Inuma said his family still does not feel safe and fears what could happen if those convicted were eventually freed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Firefighters eventually freed the bear, which escaped into nearby Pike National Forest before wildlife officials could relocate it.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of freed

Adjective

With a bogey-free 66 on Saturday, Scheffler moved into a tie for third heading into the final round at East Lake, three shots behind leader Viktor Hovland.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
But markets are showing some signs of fatigue, after absorbing the flood of debt in such a short time, S&P Global warned last month, pointing out that hyperscalers are paying a higher premium compared with yields on risk-free bonds.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of free

Verb

After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.

— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Skinny Pedro unfastened his seat belt and turned his seat around to face me.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026

Definition of unfastened

Verb

The capital of Luxembourg was liberated on September 10, 1944, but Grand Duchess Charlotte was able to return home a few months later, on April 14, 1945.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Julie Klausner would like comedy liberated from the phone and returned to the sitcom.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of liberated

Adjective

However, an unconfined plasma column could instantly destroy solid surfaces upon contact.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
But even with this extensive network, there still is a need for improvements to address data gaps and enhance the representation of different aquifers, both in confined and unconfined conditions.

— Claire Marks, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Aug. 2024

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