unbridled

adjective

un·​bri·​dled ˌən-ˈbrī-dᵊld How to pronounce unbridled (audio)
1
: unrestrained
unbridled enthusiasm
2
: not confined by a bridle

Examples of unbridled in a Sentence

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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The pardon power is about as absolute and unbridled as any power in the Constitution is. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2025 Dave ran his shows with confidence, a clear vision, unbridled enthusiasm and, above all else, kindness. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025 Hype cycles like this create unbridled optimism, and a healthy dose of FOMO, but investors should proceed with caution. Javier Paz, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025 This unbridled deforestation is accelerating the effects of climate change and threatening an extraordinary ecosystem: Five out of every 100 plant and animal species known to science come from Madagascar, and 90% of those are found only on the island. Julie Bourdin, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unbridled 

Word History

First Known Use

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 16 Feb. 2025.

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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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