Unbridled: meaning, definitions and examples

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unbridled

 

[ ʌnˈbraɪdld ]

Context #1

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

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

Word origin

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.