unbridled

adjective

un·​bri·​dled ˌən-ˈbrī-dᵊld How to pronounce unbridled (audio)
1
: unrestrained
unbridled enthusiasm
2
: 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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Boards that hold leadership accountable align an organization to prevent unbridled revenue chasing or shortsighted cost-cutting exercises from weakening an MSP’s posture. Sean McElroy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 And for reminding me what the sound of my unbridled laughter sounds like. Glamour, 25 July 2024 People were screaming in unbridled delight, trying to film Trump Force One on their phones. Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024 On the right, former President Donald Trump and many of his right-wing media allies are expressing unbridled confidence that the Republican is going to win next week. Brian Stelter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unbridled 

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbridled. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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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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