unruled

adjective

un·​ruled ˌən-ˈrüld How to pronounce unruled (audio)
1
: not ruled : ungoverned
his unruled ambition
unruled passions
2
: lacking ruled lines
unruled index cards
unruled paper

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unruled was in the 14th century

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“Unruled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unruled. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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