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
Examples of unbridled in a Sentence
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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Most champagne glasses support a seven or even eight-ounce pour, but these are nine-ounce friendly for unbridled joy and fewer trips to the bar.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2025
But there was something about speaking that way, that unlocked a mode of unconscious expression, and giving over to that kind of unbridled expression.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2025
Many Swifties reacted with unbridled joy, as if their best friend or sibling had just decided to tie the knot.
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Meanwhile, American politics has become increasingly polarized in recent years with the rise of social media sparking conversations about the line between free speech and allowing unbridled discourse, including hate speech.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2025
But there was something about speaking that way, that unlocked a mode of unconscious expression, and giving over to that kind of unbridled expression.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2025
Many Swifties reacted with unbridled joy, as if their best friend or sibling had just decided to tie the knot.
—Roger J. Kreuz, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, American politics has become increasingly polarized in recent years with the rise of social media sparking conversations about the line between free speech and allowing unbridled discourse, including hate speech.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Unbridled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbridled. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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unbridled
adjective
un·bri·dled
ˌən-ˈbrīd-ᵊld
: unrestrained, ungoverned
unbridled enthusiasm
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