SELF-ABANDONED Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

self-abandoned

adjective

Definition of self-abandoned

as in unbridled

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Adjective

At the 2024 Oscars ceremony, the director and his visual effects team left a lasting impression with their unbridled joy.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
These options give you unbridled flexibility within your habits.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of unbridled

Adjective

Church leaders were deeply troubled by a new, unrestrained form of capitalism that left laborers with few options other than working on mechanized assembly lines, under harsh terms set by corporate managers.

— Walter Scheirer, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
El-Sayed is also seeking to be the first Muslim senator at a time when some Republicans are fomenting unrestrained Islamophobia.

— Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Definition of unrestrained

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Directed by Martin Scorsese and set in the late 80s and early 90s, the movie starred Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, an uninhibited young stockbroker who becomes enamored by the excess and ruthlessness of Wall Street.

— Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
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

Definition of uninhibited

Adjective

And then Texas got good news from RB Landen Williams-Callis, who was 2027’s last uncommitted five-star.

— Jason Kirk, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
In 2024, about 13% of primary voters in Michigan marked uncommitted on their ballots instead of President Joe Biden, amid a movement to protest his policies toward Israel.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of uncommitted

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