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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Billy Perrigo, Time, 22 May 2026
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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
Above the lobby of Alameda Theatre, Obama Shaw bristled with an unbridled confidence about his abilities.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Chica~Chida’s growth also mirrors the unbridled success of tequila.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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“Unbridled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbridled. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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unbridled
adjective
un·bri·dled
ˌən-ˈbrīd-ᵊld
: unrestrained, ungoverned
unbridled enthusiasm
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