unbound

adjective

un·​bound ˌən-ˈbau̇nd 

: not bound: such as

a(1)

: not fastened

(2)

: not confined

b

: not having the leaves fastened together

an unbound book

c

: not bound together with other issues

unbound periodicals

d

: not held in chemical or physical combination

Synonyms

• footloose
• free
• loose
• unconfined
• unrestrained

Examples of unbound in a Sentence

He dresses however he likes and feels unbound by convention.

a test to determine the amount of unbound iron in the blood

Recent Examples on the Web

Morning Glory: Israel is unbound and has taken the gloves off. —Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024

Amid unbound screams and bodily fluids, a baby emerges, but makes no sound. —Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2024

Whatever the context, Fischer retains creative molecules from every artist she’s encountered, transmuted via the alchemy of a musician blessed with an instrument unbound by genre and stylistic convention. —Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024

After a fairly traditional take on the opening lines, Andress remains unbound by the notes that we’re used to hearing from the rest of the tune. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unbound

adjective

un·​bound ˌən-ˈbau̇nd 

1

a

: not fastened or tied up

unbound hair

b

: not kept within bounds

unbound spirit

2

: not having a binding

an unbound book