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Unleashed Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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unleashed

un-leashed

🇺🇸 /ənˈɫiʃt/ · 🇬🇧 /ʌnlˈiːʃt/

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

freedom

Released from restraint, inhibition, or control.

Synonyms

liberated, released, set free.

Examples of usage

  • His creativity was unleashed after leaving his stressful job.
  • The protesters unleashed their anger on the government buildings.
Context #2 | Noun

dogs

Release from a leash or restraint.

Synonyms

liberated, set free, unchained.

Examples of usage

  • The dog was unleashed and ran freely in the park.
  • She felt a sense of freedom when the leash was unleashed from her dog.

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Quick facts about “unleashed”

Unleashed is a 2-syllable verb and noun (un-leashed). It is pronounced /ənˈɫiʃt/ in American English and /ʌnlˈiːʃt/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #18,176 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'unleashed'

The word 'unleashed' originated from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'leash' (a strap or cord for restraining or guiding a dog). The concept of unleashing something has been associated with freedom, liberation, and release from restraints. Over time, the word has been used metaphorically to describe the release or freedom of various things beyond just physical leashes.

See also: leash, leashes, unleash.

Rhymes

Unleashed rhymes with leashed.

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Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,176, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.