self-abandoned

adjective

Definition of self-abandonednext
as in unbridled

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  1. unbridled
  2. unrestrained
  3. uninhibited
  4. uncommitted
  5. unattached
Adjective
  • Whether on the street or at the office, Posen is excited by the unbridled sartorial creativity in San Francisco, from the loud to the demure.
    — Liana Satenstein, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • Crosses were fired a little long; shots were off target; the ordinarily unbridled midfield was quiet.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Definition of unbridled
Adjective
  • For the first time in living memory, the arrival of a new technology has inspired apprehension, rather than unrestrained enthusiasm.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 July 2026
  • During the limited time the media could observe training, Pulisic looked to be unrestrained and moving freely.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
Definition of unrestrained
Adjective
  • Though Williams’ movement appeared uninhibited throughout Tuesday’s match, an injury doesn’t come as a complete surprise.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Angela’s bookish young son Jonathan (Danny Pintauro) and her gloriously uninhibited mother Mona (Katherine Helmond) rounded out the household.
    — JP Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Definition of uninhibited
Adjective
  • Wooden, who remained uncommitted to running again in 2028, said neither candidate will get his vote in November.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • Spain remains the only NATO member uncommitted to 5% GDP defense spending.
    — Isabella Murray, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of uncommitted
Adjective
  • Finally, showering within two hours of coming indoors can help wash away any unattached ticks.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • There are now more unattached women in the country than married ones.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of unattached
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“Self-abandoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-abandoned. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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