unbridled

adjective

un·​bri·​dled ˌən-ˈbrī-dᵊld How to pronounce unbridled (audio)
Synonyms of unbridlednext
1
: unrestrained
unbridled enthusiasm
2
: not confined by a bridle

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The crowd was swept with unbridled enthusiasm. a case that was solved only because of one detective's unbridled determination to bring the killer to justice
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There were smiles but far from the unbridled joy that UCLA showed. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025 Chincoteague, Virginia Come to see the famous wild ponies, and stay for the adorable Main Street businesses, the eateries that highlight area ingredients, and the unbridled scenery of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025 This unbridled optimism flies in the face of the world’s energy dynamics today. — Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 With Congress acquiescing to all of Trump's wishes and the courts stacked in his favor, many are concerned about an unbridled president. — Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbridled

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unbridled was in the 14th century

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unbridled

adjective
un·​bri·​dled ˌən-ˈbrīd-ᵊld How to pronounce unbridled (audio)
: unrestrained, ungoverned
unbridled enthusiasm

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