unbridled

un·bri·dled

adj \-ˈbrī-d^əld\

Definition of UNBRIDLED

1

: unrestrained <unbridled enthusiasm>

2

: not confined by a bridle

Examples of UNBRIDLED

1. The crowd was swept with unbridled enthusiasm.
2. <a case that was solved only because of one detective's unbridled determination to bring the killer to justice>

First Known Use of UNBRIDLED

14th century

Related to UNBRIDLED

Synonyms: abandoned, intemperate, raw, runaway, unbounded, rampant, unchecked, uncontrolled, unhampered, unhindered, unrestrained

Antonyms: bridled, checked, constrained, controlled, curbed, governed, hampered, hindered, restrained, temperate

Related Words: uncontrollable, ungovernable; barbaric, hog wild, riotous, uninhibited, wild

Near Antonyms: moderate, tempered

[+]more[-]hide

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut