Unchained: meaning, definitions and examples

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unchained

 

[ สŒnหˆtสƒeษชnd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

freedom

Not restrained or restricted; free from chains or shackles.

Synonyms

free, unrestrained, unrestricted.

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Word Description / Examples
unchained

Use when referring to something or someone that has been literally or figuratively released from physical or metaphorical bonds.

  • After years in captivity, the animal was finally unchained and released into the wild.
  • His creativity felt unchained after leaving the restrictive corporate job.
unrestrained

Use when describing actions or emotions that are not held back or controlled, often implying excessiveness.

  • The party was filled with unrestrained laughter and joy.
  • His unrestrained anger scared everyone in the room.
unrestricted

Use when referring to something that has no limits or rules governing it. Often used in formal or regulatory contexts.

  • The unrestricted access to the building raised security concerns.
  • Her unrestricted creativity led to groundbreaking innovations.
free

Use in a broad range of situations where someone or something is not under control, constraint, or obligation.

  • After working hard all week, I am looking forward to my free weekend.
  • The bird is free to fly wherever it wants.

Examples of usage

  • The wild horse ran unchained through the fields.
  • She felt unchained after quitting her stressful job.
Context #2 | Verb

release

To release from chains or restraints.

Synonyms

free, liberate, release.

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unchained

Similar to 'unchained', this word emphasizes liberation from literal or figurative constraints. It may be used to describe a newfound sense of freedom or potential.

  • The creativity of the artist seemed unchained during the new project.
  • After solving the issue, he felt unchained and ready to take on new challenges.
release

This word is commonly associated with letting go of someone or something from confinement, duties, or control. It can be used in both literal and figurative situations.

  • The company decided to release its new product this fall.
  • He was released from prison after serving his sentence.
free

This is a general term for being able to act or move without constraints. It can apply to physical, emotional, or legal freedom.

  • He felt free after graduating from college.
  • The bird was set free from its cage.
liberate

Often used in a more formal or dramatic context, this word implies freeing someone or something from oppressive control or difficult situations. It carries a connotation of heroism or significant change.

  • The soldiers were sent to liberate the occupied town.
  • The movement aimed to liberate the people from corruption and injustice.

Examples of usage

  • He unchained the dog from the fence.
  • The prisoner was finally unchained and set free.

Translations

Translations of the word "unchained" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น libertado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเค•เฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entfesselt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terlepas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะบัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uwolniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่งฃใๆ”พใŸใ‚ŒใŸ (tokihanatareta)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlivrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desencadenado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท serbest bฤฑrakฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’€๋ฆฐ (pulrin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุญุฑุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osvobozenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oslobodenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃๆ”พ (jiฤ›fร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osvobojen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leystur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desencadenado

Etymology

The word 'unchained' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'chained', which comes from the Old French word 'chaeine' ultimately derived from the Latin word 'catena' meaning 'chain'. The concept of being unchained symbolizes freedom and liberation from constraints or limitations.

See also: chain, chains.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,334, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.