unbounded

adjective

un·​bound·​ed ˌən-ˈbau̇n-dəd How to pronounce unbounded (audio)
1
: having no limit
unbounded joy
2
unboundedness noun

Examples of unbounded in a Sentence

the unbounded enthusiasm shown by the new club members unbounded terror that was caused by the simultaneous detonation of seven car bombs around the city
Recent Examples on the Web Seductive superyacht concepts on social media promise a life in which families waft unbounded through fluid, open-plan, indoor-outdoor spaces devoid of clutter and supporting walls. Lucy Alexander, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2024 At the time Vodacom and MTN were arch-rivals in South Africa and the executives’ egos were clearly unbounded. Toby Shapshak, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Our founders deliberately created our system to avoid the alternative – monarchs with unbounded power. Jeffrey Rupp, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2024 So demand is unbounded and a cap on supply will not be an option. Clem Chambers, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 The former president’s lawyers thus do not contend that presidents have unbounded immunity. Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 20 Jan. 2024 In an emotional speech Thursday night before the Spirited actor, 46, accepted the prestigious American Cinematheque Award in Los Angeles, Lively shared behind-the-scenes stories about her husband's dedication to his craft — and his unbounded love for his family. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2022 Here is a glimpse of a deeply human limitation—even of mortality—but the film quickly moves on, returning to the nearly unbounded effort expended in the pursuit of another superhuman performance. Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2023 Exercises unbounded thinking: This is about looking at how people challenge the norm or handle day-to-day problems. Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbounded was in 1565

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“Unbounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbounded. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

unbounded

adjective
un·​bound·​ed ˌən-ˈbau̇n-dəd How to pronounce unbounded (audio)
: having no bounds or limits
unbounded space
unbounded enthusiasm
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