Unbound: meaning, definitions and examples
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unbound
[ ʌnˈbaʊnd ]
freedom, limit
Unbound refers to a state of being free from limits, restrictions, or constraints. It indicates a lack of physical or metaphorical ties or obligations, allowing for complete freedom of movement or action.
Synonyms
free, limitless, unfettered, unrestricted
Examples of usage
- The artist felt unbound by traditional rules.
- After graduation, she felt unbound and ready to explore the world.
- He lived an unbound life, traveling wherever he pleased.
release, freedom
To unbound can also mean to release from binding or to remove restrictions. It involves the act of setting someone or something free from ties.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The kind gesture helped to unbound her from past traumas.
- He decided to unbound himself from commitments that no longer served him.
- They sought to unbound the community from oppressive regulations.
Translations
Translations of the word "unbound" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ilimitado
- solto
- desatado
🇮🇳 असीमित
- मुक्त
- बंधनमुक्त
🇩🇪 ungebunden
- unbegrenzt
- losgelöst
🇮🇩 tak terbatas
- lepas
- tidak terikat
🇺🇦 необмежений
- вільний
- незв'язаний
🇵🇱 nieograniczony
- wolny
- niewiązany
🇯🇵 無制限の (むせいげんの)
- 解放された (かいほうされた)
- 束縛されていない (そくばくされていない)
🇫🇷 illimité
- libre
- non lié
🇪🇸 ilimitado
- libre
- desatado
🇹🇷 sınırsız
- serbest
- bağlı olmayan
🇰🇷 무제한의 (무제한의)
- 자유로운 (자유로운)
- 구속되지 않은 (구속되지 않은)
🇸🇦 غير محدود
- حر
- غير مقيد
🇨🇿 neomezený
- volný
- neomezený
🇸🇰 neobmedzený
- voľný
- neviazaný
🇨🇳 无限的
- 自由的
- 不受约束的
🇸🇮 neomejen
- prost
- neomejeno
🇮🇸 óþrǿtt
- frjáls
- óhindraður
🇰🇿 шекарасыз
- бос
- шектелмеген
🇬🇪 გარეშე
- დამოუკიდებელი
- დაუბმული
🇦🇿 məhdudiyyətsiz
- azad
- bağlı olmayan
🇲🇽 ilimitado
- libre
- desatado
Etymology
The term 'unbound' originates from the prefix 'un-' which denotes negation or removal, combined with 'bound', deriving from the Old English 'bindan', meaning to tie or fasten. The use of 'unbound' in English can be traced back to the 15th century, when it was used to describe physical states of being free from restraints, as well as metaphorical concepts of freedom from social or emotional constraints. Over time, the word evolved to encompass broader contexts, representing freedom in various aspects, whether in personal liberty, creative expression, or the abstract removal of limitations. The dual function of 'unbound' as both an adjective and verb showcases its versatility in English language usage.