Untrammelled: meaning, definitions and examples
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untrammelled
[ ʌnˈtræm.eld ]
freedom, nature
Untrammelled refers to something that is not restricted or hindered by constraints or limitations. It often describes a state of being free and unconfined, whether in a physical, emotional, or metaphorical sense. The term can apply to both natural environments that are untouched by human development and to abstract concepts like thoughts or aspirations that are not restrained. In literature, untrammelled is used to evoke a sense of wildness and uninhibited growth.
Synonyms
free, liberated, unconstrained, unhindered, unrestricted.
Examples of usage
- The untrammelled wilderness was a sight to behold.
- He cherished the untrammelled freedom of his youth.
- Her creativity flowed in untrammelled bursts of inspiration.
Translations
Translations of the word "untrammelled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sem restrições
🇮🇳 अवरोधमुक्त
🇩🇪 ungehindert
🇮🇩 tanpa batas
🇺🇦 незалежний
🇵🇱 nieograniczony
🇯🇵 制約のない
🇫🇷 sans entrave
🇪🇸 sin restricciones
🇹🇷 kısıtlanmamış
🇰🇷 제약 없는
🇸🇦 غير مقيد
🇨🇿 neomezený
🇸🇰 neobmedzený
🇨🇳 不受限制的
🇸🇮 neomejen
🇮🇸 óheftur
🇰🇿 шектеусіз
🇬🇪 არასაზღვრული
🇦🇿 məhdudiyyətsiz
🇲🇽 sin restricciones
Etymology
The word 'untrammelled' originates from the Middle English term 'tramelen', which meant to restrain or hinder. 'Trammel' itself comes from the Old French 'trammel', meaning a net for catching fish, which metaphorically implies being caught or hindered. The prefix 'un-' negates the meaning, resulting in 'untrammelled', which conveys a sense of liberation and absence of restrictions. The use of 'untrammelled' can be traced back to the mid-19th century in English literature, where it appears in discussions about art, nature, and personal freedom. It reflects a romantic notion of the untamed and unspoiled, often in opposition to industrialization and its effects on the natural world.