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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The series will highlight the unbridled audacity of young men not just leveling up, but determined to become legends in the game. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025 With its mad, unbridled ambition, vision, and resourcefulness (staggeringly, this grand saga was shot in just over a month with a budget of under $10 million), there was no bigger swing at Venice. Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025 Pure, unbridled anger at Democratic leadership's paralysis. Christopher Bouzy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025 What struck me about this event was the true unbridled joy of the participants, from various subcultures and communities, surrounded by laughter, beer and punk music. Meredith Nierman, NPR, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbridled

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 14 Sep. 2025.

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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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