untrammeled

adjective

un·​tram·​meled ˌən-ˈtra-məld How to pronounce untrammeled (audio)
variants US untrammeled or British untrammelled
: not confined, limited, or impeded
untrammeled greed/arrogance
the untrammeled free market
Since the later 1990s, when the first news sites were introduced on the Internet, most papers have offered untrammeled access to them.Michael Massing
She looks back with amazement at the untrammeled single life she enjoyed not so long ago.Paul Gray

Examples of untrammeled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Shiretoko Pass Few drives compare to the untrammeled beauty of Shiretoko Pass, which connects Utoro with Rausu. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024 Surrounded by the untrammeled beauty of clear water and lush flora, the hotel inspires visitors to reconnect with nature, whether that's lazing on the pristine, private beach or going on a bonefishing excursion. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024 The son of two sociology professors, Tsushima grew unnerved by Willis Law’s untrammeled prowess in court. Mya Frazier, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024 Today, Alaska remains one of the last frontiers for remote, untrammeled skiing, but is no longer a stranger to luxury. Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for untrammeled 

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Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of untrammeled was in 1795

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“Untrammeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untrammeled. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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