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Unbridled: meaning, definitions and examples

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unbridled

 

[ ʌnˈbraɪdld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of restraint

Unbridled means uncontrolled or unrestrained. It describes something that is not limited or controlled by rules or regulations.

Synonyms

rampant, unchecked, uncontrolled, unrestrained

Examples of usage

  • The unbridled enthusiasm of the crowd made it impossible to hear the speaker.
  • His unbridled anger led to a heated argument with his boss.
  • She danced with unbridled joy at her sister's wedding.
Context #2 | Adjective

wild

Unbridled can also mean wild or untamed, especially when referring to animals or natural forces.

Synonyms

feral, savage, untamed, wild

Examples of usage

  • The unbridled power of the storm caused widespread destruction.
  • The unbridled energy of the young colt was a sight to behold.
  • The unbridled beauty of the untouched wilderness was breathtaking.

Translations

Translations of the word "unbridled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desenfreado

🇮🇳 अनियंत्रित

🇩🇪 zügellos

🇮🇩 tak terkendali

🇺🇦 нестримний

🇵🇱 nieokiełznany

🇯🇵 抑制のない

🇫🇷 débridé

🇪🇸 desenfrenado

🇹🇷 sınırsız

🇰🇷 억제되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مقيّد

🇨🇿 nezadržovaný

🇸🇰 neviazaný

🇨🇳 无拘无束的

🇸🇮 nebrzdan

🇮🇸 óheflaður

🇰🇿 тізгінсіз

🇬🇪 უკონტროლო

🇦🇿 nəzarətsiz

🇲🇽 desenfrenado

Etymology

The word 'unbridled' originated from the Old English word 'unbrydled', meaning 'not controlled by a bridle'. The use of 'unbridled' to describe something unrestrained or wild dates back to the 16th century. Over the centuries, it has maintained its meaning of lack of restraint or wildness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,545, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.