unbridled
adjective
un·bri·dled
ˌən-ˈbrī-dᵊld 
1
formal + literary
: unrestrained
unbridled enthusiasm
live in an area of unbridled development
2
formal + literary
: 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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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
By the time Suárez got out of his car, the rain had picked up, and officials quickly called the race, setting off an unbridled celebration.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The mood in the room was one of nearly unbridled enthusiasm.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 22 May 2026
Some fans empathized with La Familia, pointing out their unbridled passion for the club that began long before Messi arrived in the summer of 2023.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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“Unbridled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbridled. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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unbridled
adjective
un·bri·dled
ˌən-ˈbrīd-ᵊld
: unrestrained, ungoverned
unbridled enthusiasm
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