: not held back or constrained
unconstrained ambition
unconstrained expressions of grief
people unconstrained by financial worries

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Cows can then engage in unconstrained grazing. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026 Beyond the numbers, though, an unconstrained military budget brings other real risks. Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026 While the Arctic is an ocean surrounded by continents, Antarctica is a continent surrounded by the ocean – this means its sea ice can grow outward, unconstrained by land. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2026 Amodei has long been vocal about the potential dangers of unconstrained AI, and has made a focus on safety and transparency a core part of his company's identity. Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconstrained

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unconstrained was in the 14th century

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“Unconstrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconstrained. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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