SELF-ABANDONED Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

self-abandoned

adjective

Definition of self-abandoned

as in unbridled

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Adjective

The filmmakers sensitively tell this story of unbridled hope followed by despair.

— Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Americans distrust unbridled power and will support Democrats simply to restore a check on the president.

— Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of unbridled

Adjective

There is no statewide law banning dogs from riding in a vehicle, but an unrestrained pet that blocks your view or climbs into your lap can lead to a reckless driving citation.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
At some point during the crash, the unrestrained rear seat passenger was ejected from the vehicle.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of unrestrained

Adjective

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

Though Tuesday, county officials also warned there was not enough TDT money projected to fill every wish for those uncommitted funds.

— Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of uncommitted

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